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2023 UN Youth Assembly participants are here – and ready for more
“The biggest problem is that young people are not included in the decision-making, in politics, and have no right to express their opinions, especially in small communities,” according to Anja Matović. Matović was one of the…

Peaceful coexistence between displaced persons and host communities focus of UNMISS workshop
An UNMISS workshop aimed at promoting social cohesion between internally displaced persons and host communities in Western Equatoria. Photo by Martin Siba/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – Two years ago, surging conflict in the…

UNIFIL’s statement on tragic car accident on July 28, 2023
Today, Friday, July 28, in the early afternoon, a tragic car accident took place in the vicinity of Al Duhayra in southern Lebanon involving a UNIFIL peacekeeping vehicle and a civilian car, resulting in a collision between…

Mongolian peacekeepers help battle malaria in flood-ravaged Bentiu
UNMISS peacekeepers often go beyond the UN Peacekeeping mission's mandate to support local communities. Yesterday, medical peacekeepers from Mongolia held free malaria testing for patients at the Bentiu Hospital, giving hope…

Inter-university debate winners win more than a seat at the national level, get fully sponsored education
Debate and discussion are key for a democracy to thrive. As part of country-wide efforts to promote civic engagement, especially by young South Sudanese, UNMISS is hosting university debates on vital issues that the world's…

Digitising six decades of historical archive
600 box files of UNFICYP’s historical paper archive stored at the headquarters for decades are in the final stages of being digitised, a project which started 18 months ago and is paramount in facilitating the support of the…

SRSG Ziadeh visits Mitrovica region for a series of meetings
Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, visited the Mitrovica region as part of continued outreach visits across Kosovo. In North Mitrovica, SRSG Ziadeh met with Serbian…

UNMISS workshop aims to promote a supportive environment for reintegration of returnees
An UNMISS workshop in Bor focused on ways and means to enable returnees to reintegrate into society and ensure they have the support they need to rebuild their lives. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – A two-day…

SRSG Farewells UNICEF Head of Office to Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh hosted the UNICEF Head of Office for Kosovo Ms. Nona Zicherman today, to bid her farewell. Expressing gratitude for her invaluable…

As tensions continue in Tambura, UNMISS and authorities conduct assessment mission
As tensions rise in Tambura, Western Equatoria, a joint assessment mission by government partners and UNMISS hears community concerns. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – “We need lasting peace in our villages,”…
