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MONROVIA – Liberia’s peaceful and democratic political transition culminated in the successful inauguration of President George Manneh Weah on 22 January 2018. The African Union Liaison Office in Liberia (AU), the Office of…
Education best way to free South Sudanese women from gender-based violence and discrimination Women and girls in the Gogrial area have been encouraged to get an education and thus minimize the risks they face of being…
Women in the Gogrial area are calling for greater affirmative action and representation in government. These sentiments were expressed at a robust forum in Kuajok to discuss the implementation of the UN Security Council…
Despite military successes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), the terrorist group and its affiliates continue to pose a significant threat around the world, the top United Nations counter…
Without real enforcement of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, and consequences for those who violate it, efforts to support peace and ensure humanitarian access in South Sudan will have only limited impact. That is the…
UN peacekeeping is a “very important component” of keeping the world safe and secure, and Bangladesh remains “fully committed” to contributing men – and increasingly women – to serve. That’s according to Major General…
8-9 February 2018, Buchanan, Grand Bassa County - In recognition of the 18th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and in response to the call in SCR 1325 urging consultation with local and…
Dozens of students graduate from UN mission’s training centre in Bor This week 69 students graduated from the Bor vocational centre created by the South Korean contingent serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. The…
Patent grant to peacekeepers as part of training in the fight against HIV. Photo MONUSCO/Joseph Tabung Banah Goma, 6 February, 2018 - As part of the implementation of their 2018 programme of action, the MONUSCO HIV/AIDS…
Photo by Hassan Ishag, UNAMID. UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR), Jeremiah Mamabolo, accompanied by senior UNAMID staff recently concluded a two-day visit to El-Daein, East Darfur, which took place on 5-6 February…
UN peacekeeping is a “very important component” of keeping the world safe and secure, and Bangladesh remains “fully committed” to contributing men – and increasingly women – to serve. That’s according to Major General…
Even though significant differences persist between political leaders in Kosovo, the potential for trust and more forward-looking decision-making to address the challenges there should not be underestimated, a senior United…