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Photo by Salah Mohammed, UNAMID.
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From 13 to 14 March 2017, UNAMID’s Civil Affairs Section, in collaboration with the UN Development Programme (UNDP), Oxfam America, local authorities and native Administrations, jointly organized a two- day peace conference…
UNIFIL Indonesian peacekeepers in traditional clothes greet the young people as they arrive onto the UNIFIL MTF ship.
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The clear sky, the sunshine and the gentle breeze indicated that spring was arriving to the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The ebb and flow of the gentle sea waves in the country’s commercial hub, the Beirut Port, made the…
In a tournament full of winners, University of Juba's Team A became a tiny bit more winners by scooping the trophy of the UNMISS-sponsored inter-university peace league football tournament at Juba Stadium.
(Link to more photos below) With the first match played on 2 March, the final of the UNMISS-sponsored inter-university peace league ended yesterday at Juba Stadium with University of Juba Team A overcoming the same university…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, and UNFICYP Force Commander Major General Mohammad Humayun Kabir, travelled on 17 March to the Karpas, where they had the opportunity…
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed Concludes Consultations with Senior Officials in Europe, Calls for Renewed Political and Humanitarian Efforts to End Conflict and Alleviate Suffering in Yemen. New-York --The United Nations Special…
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15 March 2017, Pristina – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, called for concerted action to ensure the active participation of women in peace and conflict resolution, during…
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BAMYAN - Over 30 members of the Provincial Council, Provincial Government and Civil Society shared ideas and discussed how partnerships can lead to good governance at an event held by UNAMA in Bamyan. The Deputy Governor of…
A child in Bentiu being vaccinated against polio during a campaign by local authorities with support from UNICEF and WHO.
An estimated 60,000 children in Bentiu and beyond are expected to be vaccinated against polio during an ongoing immunization campaign. The three-day exercise, which ends on Saturday and also targets children staying at the…
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region of Africa, Said Djinnit, and his staff mark a moment of silence in solidary with the People of Syria.
Nairobi (Kenya), 15 March 2017 - The Office of the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region in Africa today marked a moment of silence in solidarity with the Syrian people who are…
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Under The Rubble I Spy a Child’s Doll Under the rubble, I spy a child’s doll Is there anyone here? I desperately call I arrived in a town For many it was home Now there is nothing but carnage, And buildings standing alone The…
Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) plenary in Juba on 15 March. An inclusive peace process and accountability for ceasefire and human rights violations crucial for progress, says Festus Mogae, chairperson of the body responsible for the implementation of the peace agreement.
Peace, humanitarian relief, political inclusion and accountability for ceasefire and human rights violations were key themes when Festus Mogae, chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) opened the…
Marking the International Women’s Day (WD) in Bissau, women from all origins, status, creeds and crafts called for empowerment and more inclusion in the decision-making process at all levels in the country.
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After a week of debates and workshops on the role and the importance of women in the society, the culmination was on 8 March in downtown with a civil march-past on city center streets attended by more than 500 orange-dressed…