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Mobile Force Reserve peacekeepers awarded for their service
Today, sixty-seven UNFICYP peacekeepers from the Mobile Force Reserve (MFR) Unit were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus. The medals were presented by the Force Commander, Major General Cheryl Pearce…
Shaping Peace Now: “True peace starts at home,” – Esther Siama, South Sudan
Esther Siama works as a hairdresser in a salon in Yambio market, Western Equatoria. She hopes for a peaceful, prosperous future for all South Sudanese. “I remember being very scared as a child. Ambushes on dirt roads were…
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On International Day of Peace, UNIFIL head calls for working to shape peace together
UNIFIL today marked the International Day of Peace during a ceremony at its headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon. Present at the ceremony were UNIFIL Head of Mission Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col, Colonel…
Ambassadors for Peace: Youth in Western Equatoria discuss inclusive solutions to end conflict
With delays in the peace process leading to frustration and disillusionment among many South Sudanese, youth leaders in Western Equatoria teamed up with UNMISS' Civil Affairs Division to identify root causes of spiraling…
Building Peace Through Music: Amal Jazz Band from Malakal, South Sudan
The Amal Jazz Band, an ensemble of talented musicians, gives music lessons to displaced children and teenagers so that youngsters inculcate the strong cultural heritage of South Sudan. Music has the power to break all…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ADDRESS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 22 September 2020
In a world turned upside down, this General Assembly Hall is among the strangest sights of all. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our annual meeting beyond r ecognition. Mr. President, Excellencies, In a world turned upside…
UNAMID and Sudan Police Forces Commence Joint Patrols in Central Darfur
Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID. Zalingei-23 September; “For the first time in Darfur’s almost 17-year conflict, successful joint patrols are being conducted by the Sudan Police Force (SPF) and UNAMID Police in farming areas and…
Civil society network in Eastern Equatoria to coordinate activities for more effective service delivery
Civil society representatives in Eastern Equatoria State gathered to better coordinate their activities and service delivery. The Civil Society Network in Eastern Equatoria State is developing new strategies to secure…
‘Changing mindsets’ Women leaders support each other to lift their voices
The underrepresentation of women in key decision-making positions at the central level is one major limitation in their limited participation in high-level political and peace processes, including the current EU-facilitated…
KOSOVO’S YOUNGEST ENVIRONMENTAL WARRIORS MEET ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION AS THE WORLD CLEARS ITS LUNGS ON ENVIRONMENT DAY
As the world's population recovers from the greatest health crisis of this age, the environment is also recovering - with this year's World Environment Day happening while Kosovo's youngest members of society breathe in some…