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Peacekeepers give children the gift of education and a brighter future in war-torn South Sudan
Exodus Academy, a small school in Juba serves a community that relies on casual work and subsistent farming. Here, education is a luxury that most families cannot afford. UNMISS has a base not far from the school. For the…
Kosovo Correctional Service awards UNMIK for “partnership and cooperation”
UNMIK’s partnership and support of Kosovo’s rule of law was recognized by the Kosovo Correctional Service (KCS) through an award presented to the Mission for its achievements in the development of KCS since its establishment…
ITURI: Faced with the exactions by armed groups, the women in Djugu raised the alarm with MONUSCO
Face aux exactions des groupes armés, les femmes de Djugu lancent un cri d’alarme à la MONUSCO On a visit to Ituri, David Gressly, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
SRSG Tanin Welcomes Swiss Ambassador Thomas Kolly
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, welcomed the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Thomas Kolly, at UNMIK Headquarters on 19 April 2021. The SRSG was joined by the Deputy SRSG…
Women in Lakes State learn how to tie-dye fabrics to generate income for their families
Tie-dyeing fabrics is a great and potentially income-generating skill for women trainees in Lakes State. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS A group of 60 women in Lakes State have embarked on a creative endeavour aimed at…
Habbarieh gets school and COVID-related donations
The south-eastern Lebanese village of Habbarieh last week received several materials to limit the spread of COVID-19 virus, as well as school supplies, from UNIFIL’s Spanish Contingent. Most of the donations that seek to…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Chad
The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President Idriss Déby Itno of Chad this morning. He expresses his profound condolences to President Déby Itno´s family, as well as to the people and the…
Respects paid to 5 UNIFIL Irish peacekeepers fallen in the line of duty
UNIFIL Irish peacekeepers yesterday paid respects to five Irish Defence Forces personnel who lost their lives while serving for peace with the UN peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, all in the month of April, in the 1980s…
UNMISS-supported peace and reconciliation conference in Warrap State concludes with numerous resolutions
Representatives from various communities in and around Tonj have met to discuss how to avoid intercommunal conflicts. Photos: Manyang Mayom/UNMISS Representatives from districts of the counties of Tonj East and Tonj North had…
UNMISS Civil Affairs conducts peacebuilding workshop in Kodok, Upper Nile
Some 30 representatives from civil society organizations, women, youth and traditional leaders came together to discuss social cohesion at an UNMISS-facilitated peace forum held in Kodok, Upper Nile state. Photo by Samson…