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UN peacekeepers in Lebanon deliver essential supplies to civilians living near the Blue Line in the south of the country. Photo: UNIFIL
- Protecting vulnerable populations 01
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Lebanon: The UN peacekeepers helping communities who’ve stayed behind
The killing of three UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon in the past two days has highlighted the grave dangers for the 10,000 military personnel who make up the bulk of UNIFIL, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon – and for the…
Mine action in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. UNMAS DRC
- Addressing Explosive Threats (UNMAS) 01
Invest in peace, invest in mine action
The world marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April, reaffirming the essential role mine action plays in securing peace, enabling recovery, and driving sustainable development…
Vivian van de Perre, Deputy Special Representative for Protection and Operations in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Photo: UN
- Protecting vulnerable populations 01
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DR Congo: violence intensifies as UN mission pledges continued support
The security and political situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains “extremely tense”, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday. Despite the volatility, the UN peacekeeping mission…
Displaced persons and makeshift shelters at an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Tawila, North Darfur. The conflict in Sudan has driven millions from their homes. UNICEF/Mohammed Jamal
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UN renews ceasefire push in Sudan
By Vibhu Mishra The UN has urged Sudan’s warring parties to pursue compromise and an immediate ceasefire, even as drone attacks, displacement and the killing of peacekeepers underscore the growing risks to civilians and…
- About Peacekeeping 01
Leadership
▶ Office of the Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations France Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix is the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. Mr. Lacroix brings to the position…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers 01
- Gender 01
- Women, Peace and Security (WPS) 01
Ghanaian peacekeeper selected as United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2022
A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Captain Cecilia Erzuah, 32, who has served in…
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers 01
UN Headquarters Observes International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 25 May
UN Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers and mark the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping on Thursday, 25 May. In 1948, the historic decision was made to deploy military observers to…
- Action Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) 01
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Allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Central African Republic
Today, the peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic, based in Bangui, announced the decision by the Secretariat to repatriate a unit of 60 Tanzanian military personnel, who were deployed at a temporary operating…
- Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) 01
Twenty-Four UN entities urge immediate action to protect women and girls from sexual violence in and around IDP camps in eastern DRC
New York, 13 July 2023 - The 24 UN entities comprising the UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict Network - led by the UN Special Representative Pramila Patten – join the Special Representative’s call to urge immediate…
- International Day of Peace 01
UN chief issues clarion call for peace, marking International Day
13 September 2023, New York — As the United Nations prepares for its annual gathering of world leaders next week, peace advocates and activists mark the International Day for Peace, joining Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’…