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Solar power can be an invaluable source of free power for households, community facilities and municipal buildings. When a hospital is outfitted with solar power, this renewable source of electricity takes on an even higher…

UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Bangladesh and Indonesia at the United Nations Protected Area this morning. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart…

UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Bangladesh and Indonesia at the United Nations Protected Area this morning. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Colin Stewart…

Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning the fundamentals of negotiation and peacebuilding, and about the women, peace and security agenda? Then come join us for a hybrid programme of interactive workshops led by…

The recent forum in Juba on gender-based violence was focused on the needs and rights of survivors. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS As this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence concluded, relevant stakeholders…

Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS in Wau, South Sudan, recently handed over 1,000 text books and sports items to schoolchildren. Their objective: To motivate students and ensure that they complete their education…

Supporting people in enjoying and standing up for their human rights is as important as ever this Human Rights Day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh says. “Today, more than…

This project was executed as part of MONUSCO's Quick Impact Projects (QIP) through its Justice Support Section. Photos MONUSCO / Ado Abdou As part of its mandate to support the institutions of the Republic, MONUSCO has built…

Rear Admiral Michael Busse of the German Navy and Commander of UNIFL’s Maritime Task Force met recently with Deputy Commander in Chief Asaad Abdallah of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Navy to initiate the provisional hand…

United Nations peace operations work around the world to promote and maintain peace and security, despite facing innumerable challenges while delivering on its mandates. In Cyprus, UNFICYP organizes regular military skills…

Story by Yaye Nabo Séne and Gaëlle Sundelin In 2019, when Jeanne d’Arc Kohou flew out to Mali to join the Un Peacekeeping mission MINUSMA, her role was to help prevent and address gender-based violence. But soon after she…

Under the ambit of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism, UNMISS' Conduct and Discipline Team teamed up with women's representatives from Gurei in Juba to raise awareness on the UN's zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and…