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The crowd gathered at Kuajok's Freedom Square had a good time, embracing their Peace Day togetherness. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS KUAJOK – Most everyone was on board when multiethnic residents of Warrap State, at least for a…

Cultural performances and pleas for unity featured heavily when communities from Greater Pibor and Jonglei celebrated International Day of Peace together. Photos: Jaella Brockmann/UNMISS PIBOR – The official celebrations were…

In recognition of the significance of Transitional Justice, the topic will be included in the official training programme of Kosovo’s Academy of Justice for the first time ever. The decision was made during the Academy’s…

In recognition of the significance of Transitional Justice, the topic will be included in the official training programme of Kosovo’s Academy of Justice for the first time ever. The decision was made during the Academy’s…

“I was working in my garden when I heard loud gun shots. I rushed to pick up my three-month old baby who was sleeping under the tree and we ran for our lives.” Twenty-four-year-old Betty explains how she fled her home in…

Community performers celebrate their diversity and embrace unity at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Malakal. “My people, cultivate healthy habits and mindsets. Engage in activities that bring joy and create a…

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is deeply saddened by the loss of five of its peacekeepers following a tragic road accident that occurred on…

Through their actions across the country, women are proving that peace is not a distant dream, but a reality that is being built every day. The International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21st, highlighted the…

Excellencies,Religious leaders,Distinguished representatives of the Lebanese Armed Forces and Security Directorates,Local authorities,Colleagues from the United Nations family,Dear colleagues, dear friends,Dear fellow…

My commitment is deeply rooted in defending women's rights through art, particularly poetry. I fight for their voices to be heard, recognized, and valued. Photographer, poet, and slam artist, Do Nsoseme embodies a generation…

As peace along the Blue Line remains a shared aspiration, Lebanese officials and local leaders joined UNIFIL peacekeepers today in marking the International Day of Peace, which fell on Sunday, 21 September, at the UN mission…

The United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the world in commemorating this year’s International Day of Peace at the mission Headquarters in Abyei. The ceremony, held under this year’s theme ‘Act Now for a…