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UNMISS conduct social cohesion forum for communities in Western Equatoria State
Learning about intercommunal reconciliation requires good note-taking, as here, in Yambio. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has been working with civil society groups in Yambio to empower local community leaders…
Female FACA personnel trained in securing the elections
Security is high on the electoral agenda as the general elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), set to begin on 27 December 2020, approach – reason for MINUSCA to conduct electoral security training for female…
Force Protection Unit awarded for their contribution for peace
Peacekeepers from UNFICYP’s Force Protection Unit were awarded for their service for peace in Cyprus at a medal presentation parade in UN Headquarters in Nicosia today. Nineteen peacekeepers from the United Kingdom, Hungary…
ITURI: Congolese Journalists Trained by UN on how to Fight Hate-speech and Promote Peace Rhetoric
ITURI: Congolese Journalists Trained by UN on how to Fight Hate-speech and Promote Peace Rhetoric To help combat hate speech and promote a better understanding of this phenomenon by media professionals, such was the objective…
Former Governors of Jonglei and Boma join hands for peace in and between their communities
The former governors Philip Aguer and David Yau Yau recently visited Bor to spread a message of reconciliation and social cohesion. Two former governors of the now defunct Jonglei and Boma States, Philip Aguer and David Yau…
UN Secretary-General Appoints Barrie Lynne Freeman of United States Deputy Special Representative, United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Barrie Lynne Freeman of the United States as his Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in…
UN Secretary‑General Appoints Mari Yamashita of Japan Representative, Director of United Nations Office in Belgrade
The United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Mari Yamashita of Japan as his Representative and Director of the United Nations Office in Belgrade. Ms. Yamashita succeeds Simona…
HOLIDAY MESSAGE BY UN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE DAVID SHEARER
End-of-year holiday season at UN House, Juba. JUBA, 23 December 2020 This year has been one of the most challenging we may face in our lifetime given the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all our lives, right across…
Residents in Achong-Chong receive medications and school material from UNMISS peacekeepers
Many patients in Achong-Chong showed up when UNMISS peacekeepers handed over medications. They also dropped of educational material at a school in the area. Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in…
Living her dream: from teacher to peacekeeper in Aweil
Captain Thavin Khon from Cambodia used to be a teacher. Here she is back in her element, visiting a school in Aweil. Captain Thavin Khon from Cambodia is a teacher by profession and passionate about education by nature. She…