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Sexual violence is no longer necessarily used as a weapon of war in the DRC, says UN official Pramila Patten. Photo : MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani Kinshasa, November 28, 2019 --- The Special Representative of the Secretary General…
Nineteen years after the Security Council adopted its landmark Resolution 1325 on 31 October 2000, on women, peace and security, UNIFIL gender experts share their insights into how UNIFIL strives – despite challenges – to…
Peacekeepers from the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on patrol in the Irumu Territory, Ituri, to deter ADF activities. Photo MONUSCO/Force Peacekeepers from the UN…
The role of men in fighting gender-based violence was highlighted at this event in Bor, including by a group of men volunteering to support the cause. Anyone familiar with South Sudan’s patriarchal traditions may find it hard…
Indian and other peacekeepers in Malakal are teaching displaced girls to ride bicycles, much to the delight of both the girls and curious onlookers. The United Nations mission in South Sudan’s protection site in Malakal comes…
On 27 November 2019, Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met Major General Michele Risi, the new Commander of KFOR, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Tanin reiterated the importance of…
Jane Connors: "Victims are at the heart of our concerns" Photo MONUSCO/John Bompengo The UN Victims' Rights Advocate (VRA), Jane Connors, is on a working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of her mandate. Her…
Bangui, Central African Republic – MINUSCA today held a ceremony to officially mark the start of the ‘’16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’’. The annual United Nations campaign – which runs from 25 November, the…
United Nations Under-Secretary-General Catherine Pollard and Head of MONUSCO Leila Zerrougui, speaking with staff of the UN Mission in Kinshasa. Photo MONUSCO / John Bompengo United Nations Under-Secretary-General for…
A women's leader speaks during an UNMISS-supported peace conference in Leer. A peace dialogue held between the communities of Mayiendit in Southern Liech and opposition-held Panyinjiar has pacified years of animosity and set…
Fuel-efficient stoves make it possible for women to spend more time in the relative safety of their homes. “Join hands, stand against rape” is the South Sudanese national theme for this year’s campaign of 16 days of activism…
Chinese engineers carrying out road works in South Sudan's Bahr El Ghazal region. Chinese military engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have begun rehabilitation of major travel and supply routes…