This op-ed was written by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations at the United Nations. It was first published by Newsweek. When I traveled to southern Lebanon in June, I was reminded of the…
In Buhima, the community grain mill runs on electricity and now allows the population to grind grain locally. « Thanks to this training, I was able to open a hair salon with other young people. We work together and we share…
As part of UNIFIL’s endeavours to build and enhance capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), the mission’s naval peacekeepers have intensified in recent months training activities with the Lebanese Navy and the Air Force…
This backgrounder was written by Lesley Myers, Digital Editor for UN Peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications Section. She specializes in political analysis, strategic planning and peacekeeping impact. Long-standing tensions…
The event showcased female talent through an exhibition of artwork, jewelry, clothing, and handicrafts. From August 13-14, 2025, the feminist movement Biso Basi Telema, in partnership with MONUSCO's Gender section, organized…
General De Mesquita reaffirmed the UN mission's commitment to protecting civilians and supporting the Congolese authorities in restoring peace and stability. The MONUSCO Force Commander, General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, met…
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, UN Police Officers are leading efforts to transform the lives of displaced women, so they are empowered to secure economic independence. Photo: Jimmy Lambs Kwaje Ludanga/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL…
In flood-stricken Bentiu, South Sudan, 270 Ghanaian police officers, including 63 women, serving with #UNMISS were awarded the prestigious UN Medal for protecting hundreds of thousands of displaced people, facilitating the…
MONUSCO Force commander, General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes, is visiting Bunia to assess the security situation in Ituri. The MONUSCO Force Commander, General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes, arrived in Bunia on Monday, August 18…
The UN has strongly condemned recent attacks carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group in several locations in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The attacks, which…
Cholera cases continue to rise in Abyei and Kadugli, prompting UNISFA peacekeepers to launch health-focused initiatives across the mission’s Area of Operation. These efforts aim to strengthen the resilience of both…
In conflict-torn Malakal, UNMISS has further strengthened the judicial system by building a new prosecutor’s residence, so they no longer share space with the police. On top of new court houses and a mobile court, this…
