JUBA – It has been 32 years since a devastating genocide resulted in the deaths of more than one million people and divided the country of Rwanda. “An entire nation was shattered in a matter of weeks. Communities were destroyed and humanity tested at its very core,” remembered Rwandan Ambassador, Joseph Rutabana. To honor the victims and reflect on the profound impact of these events nationally and internationally, the Rwandan community and the…
TRIPOLI – Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident Coordinator for Libya, Ulrika Richardson held an online discussion on Wednesday 1 April focusing on the work of the Structured Dialogue’s (SD) economic track and its role in developing recommendations aimed at addressing key economic challenges and improving the lives of Libyan citizens. Over sixty men and women from across Libya joined the discussion, highlighting…
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Amani Ibrahim Kafi stands proudly in her uniform, representing the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) after nearly two decades of service amid conflict and displacement. During a two-day training organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), she experienced a turning point that ignited her determination and hope for a brighter future. “The workshop strengthened my skills in protecting civilians and…
BOR – For young people living in Bor, opportunities often feel out of reach in a region plagued by conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship. But, for more than a 120 young men and women, a quiet revolution has started, driven by new skills and determination. They have just graduated from series of vocational trainings provided by peacekeepers from South Korea serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, ranging from agriculture…
BOR – For Police Officer Ayen Deng Mach, embarking on a path that had long been dominated by men has always, not just been a privilege, but a duty. The decision she made twelve years ago to join the police service was inspired by her own mother: “Growing up, I saw how difficult it was for her to do things that we are usually told can only be done by men. Back then, the only option was basically to become a housewife and mother.” In recent years…
6 April 2026, Nicosia – The Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot leaders met today at the Residence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne. The meeting took place in a positive atmosphere, and they had a fruitful discussion. They exchanged views on substance and on the way forward. They welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s sustained commitment and engagement on the Cyprus issue. In this connection, they…
TRIPOLI—More than 300 Libyan children gathered with their parents at the Scouts Theatre Saturday in Tripoli to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action under the theme “Invest in Peace, Invest in Mine Action.” The event was organized jointly by the Mine Action Programme, a section of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the Libyan Mine Action Centre, the Libyan Scout Movement, the Libya Peace…
Mogadishu – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Somalia, as a mission component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), marked the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action with an open day at the UN compound in Mogadishu, showcasing life-saving efforts to counter explosive threats and protect communities. The event reaffirmed partners’ commitment to strengthening mine action and supporting…
The number of civilians seeking refuge in the vicinity of UNAMID’s Sortoni team site, North Darfur, has increased to 14,770, including 1,493 men, 4,097 women and 9,180 children. These figures represent more than 52 per cent…
The Primary Leaving Certificate Examinations began in Bentiu yesterday. More than one thousand pupils are taking part in the exams for the first time since the start of the conflict. The acting director in the Ministry of…
In an ongoing effort to create conditions for the safe return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to the locations of their choice, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) completed the fourth sensitization workshop on…
Sadly, 2016 has begun much like 2015 ended – with unacceptable levels of violence and a polarized public discourse across the spectrum in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. Stabbings, vehicle attacks, and…
The locality of Lebam, 3 km from Guiberoua in the Region of Gôh (west), vibrantly welcomed on 22 January, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Ms. Aïchatou Mindaoudou and her delegation…
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano today called on the Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Tammam Salam and Minister of Interior Nouhad Machnouk in Beirut. Major-General…
Durant le mois de décembre 2015, le BCNUDH a documenté 347 violations des droits de l’homme sur le territoire de la RDC, ce qui représente une légère hausse par rapport au mois de novembre 2015 au cours duquel 338 violations…
Statement by Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Martin Kobler on Today’s Session of the House of Representatives 25 January 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the…
More than 30 women drawn from different civil society organizations in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State recently attended an Open Peace Forum organized by UNMISS in the state capital Aweil. The meeting, held on 19 January…
UNAMID remains constantly engaged with the ongoing displacements and serious humanitarian consequences caused by the fighting between government forces and armed movements in Jebel Marra, Central Darfur. Some 8,403 affected…
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, yesterday met with Iranian Government officials in Tehran. The Special Coordinator discussed the political situation in Lebanon, regional developments which…