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‘Zero tolerance’ for sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan, underscores senior official
The relationship between United Nations peacekeepers and civilian staff and the vulnerable people in South Sudan they are working for must be one of mutual trust and confidence, said a senior UN official, noting that…
South Sudan: Security Council urged to do more to protect civilians, help end violence
With the conflict in South Sudan entering its fifth year, senior United Nations officials on Thursday expressed concern about the precarious security situation and bleak humanitarian conditions in the world’s youngest country…
UNMISS ASG VRA MEDIA BRIEFING: NEAR VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT
Near Verbatim Transcript of Press Conference by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Victims’ Rights Advocate Ms. Jane ConnorsJuba Conference RoomUNMISS Tomping Site – Juba07 December, 2017 Introduction by Francesca…
“Zero tolerance” to sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan: Victims’ Rights Advocate
“Zero tolerance” to sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan: Victims’ Rights Advocate United Nations peacekeepers, police, and civilians work hard to provide security, sanctuary, and peace for the vulnerable…
UNFICYP civil affairs officers continue to spread the word about prevention of violence against women
PYLA, 7 December 2017 - As part of the global #16Days campaign, Civil Affairs Officer Therapoulla Kalatha, who works with UNFICYP’s Sector 4 Civilian Activity Integrated Office, talks to clients about the strong messages…
UNMISS Police chief hails female peacekeepers’ contribution to protection of civilians
UNMISS Police chief hails female peacekeepers’ contribution to protection of civilians The role women play in UN peacekeeping operations is critical to the protection of civilians in the conflict-affected country of South…
Outgoing UNMISS commander appeals to South Sudanese to resolve conflicts peacefully
Outgoing UNMISS commander appeals to South Sudanese to resolve conflicts peacefully The outgoing commander of the UN Mission’s peacekeeping forces in the Jonglei region is appealing to the people and authorities of South…
UN and local authorities in Imatong call for end to impunity for gender-based violence
UN and local authorities in Imatong call for end to impunity for gender-based violence Clasping hands and raising their voices in unison, over 90 participants of a gender symposium chanted slogans calling for an end to gender…
UN chief condemns attack that leaves at least 15 peacekeepers dead in volatile eastern DR Congo
At least 15 United Nations 'blue helmets' in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been killed and many more injured, in what the Secretary-General António Guterres described as the “worst attack” on UN peacekeepers…
UNMIL Celebrates the International Volunteer Day
05 December 2017, Monrovia – On the International Volunteer day, UNMIL organized an official ceremony at the UN Headquarter in Liberia in honor of all the UN volunteers (UNV) for their hard work and dedication for the mission…