Peacekeeping news

Are you a young woman eager to gain hands-on experience and learn about the work of the United Nations? If yes, don’t miss an opportunity to apply for the “Mentorship Programme for Young Women Leaders” at the United Nations…

MONUSCO advocates with parties to conflicts to minimize the risk of gross violations of children's rights in armed conflict. Photos MONUSCO / Marc Maro Fimbo On 10th February, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of…

A Saturday hike in the mountains was much more than that for about 30 multiethnic young people from Kamenicë/Kamenica – the trip uncovering new territory for many. “Today was fantastic,” 16-year-old Mefail said. “In addition…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with several civil society representatives from Pristina, Belgrade and Mitrovica on 13 February to hear their views and perspectives on…

The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) announces itwill collect humanitarian assistance (clothing, blankets, food, water, etc.) from individuals and organizations in view of supporting relief efforts in…

Many VIPs were present at a festive ceremony when an UNMISS-supported joint mobile special court resumed its operations in Warbet. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP/WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Cattle raids and conflicts between…

On 7 February 2023, a strong delegation of 18 members from the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly responsible for administrative and budgetary issues visited Kaga-Bandoro, as part of their mission to the Central…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh visited the Assembly of Kosovo today and met with the Deputy President of the Assembly of Kosovo, Mr. Bekim Arifi, and Head of the Multi…

Residents in Raso Olo, Western Equatoria, often feel marginalized. UNMISS is funding the ongoing construction of a maternity ward to reduce childbirth mortality rates. Photos: Felix Katie/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- The…

General Marcos Sa Alfonso Da Costa says he is aware that much remains to be done to guarantee lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. "I am aware that we need to be even more efficient and focused on our mission”.…

At a recent workshop in Malakal, women and men identified factors that are standing in the way of achieving gender equality in the country. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS UPPER NILE- Female political representation, the…

On January 17, 2023, in Gao, Radio Naata celebrated the reopening of its broadcasting studio in its courtyard, at the foot of the mast of its transmitter. In August 2022, a fire had destroyed all the technical equipment of…