Liberian security institutions benefit from UNMIL experts on building preventive capacities on SGBV
Monrovia - On 22 March 2017, Mr. Anees Ahmed, UNMIL Chief of Legal Affairs Section, delivered training on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) for the gender advisors of the Liberian Security Sector Institutions. Around 75…
UNMIL Deputy Chief calls for more attention to women in security sector
Monrovia - On 27 March, UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Waldemar Vrey urged Liberian gender coordinators and focal points to pay special attention to women’s…
UNMIL supported Liberian Police and Army on Explosive Remnants of War Awareness Campaign
Monrovia - On 30 March 2017, UNMIL supported the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) on raising public awareness and joint initiatives on Security and Defense at the AFL Headquarters. The AFL…
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UNMIL's QIP project on Genuine Peace and National Reconciliation in Lofa County was launched
Voinjama - On 1 April 2017, the Islamic Solidarity for Peace and Democracy (ISPD) launched the UNMIL-funded National Reconciliation Dialogue Quick Impact Project (QIP) in Lofa County. The opening ceremony was attended by…
International Mine Awareness Day 4 April
2017 Theme: Needs driven. People Centred On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It called for…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL THEMATIC DEBATE: PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS REVIEW
REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL THEMATIC DEBATE: PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS REVIEW New York, 6 April 2017
UNMIL’s deputy chief awarded Youth Peace Dialogue Writing Competition winner at the Muslim Congress High School
Monrovia - On 6 April 2017, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) Waldemar Vrey presented the prize to the March 2017 winner of the Youth Peace Dialogue Writing Competition at the Muslim Congress High…
Secretary-General’s remarks at 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Ethics Panel
[as delivered] New York, 13 April 2017 It is a great pleasure to be here and congratulations on your 10 th Anniversary. I do believe that you have a very very important role to play - ensuring that the highest ethical…
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REMARKS TO SECURITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: “MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY: HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE PREVENTION OF ARMED CONFLICT”
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S REMARKS TO SECURITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: “MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY: HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE PREVENTION OF ARMED CONFLICT”
New York, 18 April 2017 I thank the United States presidency for convening this important meeting. We are all aware that large-scale human rights violations cause terrible suffering and undermine prospects for sustainable…
UNMIL supports the SSR Think Tank to convene an open dialogue on human security at the University of Liberia
On 19 April 2017, UNMIL supported the SSR Think Tank of the University of Liberia to convene an open dialogue to discuss human security. Around 35 participants from the security institutions, civil society and motorcyclist…
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Voinjama Lofa County Prison’s rehabilitation activities aim to reduce recidivism
Voinjama, 20 April 2017 – Farming is the key rehabilitation activity being undertaken at the Voinjama Central Prison (VCP). According to UNMIL’s Corrections Mentor, Mr. Yeboah Anane such programs aim at reducing recidivism by…
UNMIL supports the Ministry of Justice to convene a dialogue on Public Safety Reform
Monrovia - On 26 April 2017, UNMIL supported the Ministry of Justice to convene a roundtable to discuss the key challenges confronting public safety in Liberia. The meeting was attended by the relevant Government institutions…