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SRSG Ziadeh welcomes the agreement reached in Brussels to de-escalate the situation on the ground
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh welcomes the agreement reached in Brussels on measures to de-escalate tension, which should bring the focus back to the much-needed…
Helping Stop the Spread of Cholera
On 5 October 2022, the first cholera case in nearly three decades was confirmed in Lebanon. Since then, over 1400 suspected cases, including 17 deaths, have been reported across the country, according to the World Health…
The Black Belts of the Lebanese Armed Forces
Who knew that the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have eight black belt Taekwondo athletes! In Korean, a Taekwondo practitioner is called Taekwondoin, and these eight Taekwondoins recently asked UNIFIL’s Republic of Korea…
Message of the UN Secretary-General for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation in the world. Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member — and we know that other stresses, from the COVID…
Police in Tambura learn new skills from UN colleagues
Female police officers in Tambura want more women in their ranks. Most law enforcement agents at a recent training were men. Photos: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- Knowledge of how to investigate crimes is desirable…
Medals galore as South Korean engineering contingent awarded for outstanding service
South Korean engineering troops serving with UNMISS in Jonglei recently received UN medals for their hard and high quality work. Photos: Gideon Sackitey & Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI - Having a highly successful parent or two…
A lifelong fight with no end in sight: Mama Koite’s mission to help survivors of sexual violence
UN Peacekeeping recently interviewed Mama Koite, a women’s rights activist, and advocate for the rights of survivors of sexual violence. As we mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, learn more about her…
Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth visits UNMIK
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh welcomed Mr. Fabian Salvioli, the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence…
An UNMISS-funded secondary school in Kediba brings joy to communities, especially girls
An UNMISS-funded project - the construction of a secondary school in remote Kediba, South Sudan - is expected to boost literacy rates, ensure girls and boys receive equal learning opportunities, and enable students to pursue…
Youth and women in Northern Bahr El Ghazal call for space to exercise political rights
At an UNMISS forum, women and young people in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, have asked to be fully and meaningfully included in political and peace processes. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL –…