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…
It's no secret that the primary victims of armed conflict are civilians, in particular women and their children. Yet women are noticeably absent from the subsequent cease fire negotiations and peace agreements. To this end UN…
KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the suicide attack against media workers in Kabul yesterday that killed eight and injured 24 civilians, many of them from the media sector. The casualties…
On 31 December, 2015, UNAMID Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Section, Sector West in collaboration with World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sudan DDR Commission…
On 16 January 2016, UNAMID Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS), in partnership with the Kabkabiya Horse Racing Club, organized horse racing event in Kabkabiya locality, north Darfur. The event, held under the…
As part of its sensitization campaign known as ONUCI Tour, the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) held discussions on the culture of peace, social cohesion, protection of civilians and gender-based violence…
On 11 January 2016, UNAMID’s Joint Special Representative and Joint Chief Mediator, Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, met the Deputy Wali (Governor) of North Darfur, Adam Mohamed Hamid Alnahla, and a few other government…
On 29 December 2015, UNAMID’s Human Rights Section, in collaboration with the Office of the General Prosecutor of the Special Court for Darfur, organized a one-day workshop on criminal investigation and criminal justice in El…
On 23 December 2015, a UNAMID-funded peace campaign concluded its activities in the localities of Kabkabiya, Alwaha, Elseref, Saraf Omra, Koma and Mellit, North Darfur. The event, started on 29 November, aimed at ending…
On 8 and 9 December 2015, UNAMID’s Communications and Public Information Section (CPIS) opened its first two resource centres in Kutum and Al Waha localities, North Darfur. The centres were established in partnership with the…
On 14 December 2015, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) held the second one-day job fair for its Sudanese staff; for them to explore potential future job opportunities in the wake of the ongoing…
On 9 December 2015, the Sierra Leone Police Contingent serving with UNAMID handed over a police station they constructed to the Government of Sudan (GoS) at Abu Shouk internally displaced persons (IDPs) Camp, North Darfur…