THESSALONIKI (Greece), 21 November 2023 – “Despite trying times and challenging circumstances, our actions matter. Our actions transform societies by placing them on the path of peaceful coexistence and inclusive, sustainable…
In Wau, UNMISS veterinarians from Bangladesh inject much-needed hope at a local zoo, as they build capacities among animal keepers and hand over much-needed supplies. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL –Lack…
Recently, people from nine ethnic groups got together to celebrate a peace festival, embracing unity. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- Peace begins, sometimes, with a multicultural gathering like the one recently…
Peace begins when journalists are fully empowered to report on the impact of conflict. In Yambio, UNMISS held a workshop for 30 local journalists on ways to ethically document sensitive issues such as sexual violence. Photo…
Bamako, 18 November 2023 - After ten years of operation, MINUSMA has officially closed its base in Ansongo. This closure represents the ninth of twelve mission camps to cease operations, as part of the second phase of MINUSMA…
Perhaps peace begins with singing? If so, Malakal residents attending an UNMISS peace concert did their best to usher it in. Photos: Ines Surwumwe & Samson Liberty/UNMISS UPPER NILE- In Malakal, peace begins with some 1,500…
MONUSCO, via its anti-mine section UNMAS, supports the government in the fight against illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons. On October 7, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo approved its five…
Operational visits and engaging with stakeholders are the bedrock of effectively protect civilians, reveals UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, during this week's trip to Rumbek, Lakes state. Photo…
An Indonesian police officer serving at the UN Mission in the Central African Republic, MINUSCA, was on Thursday awarded a top peacekeeping honour. First Sergeant Renita Rismayanti received the prestigious Woman Police…
[As Delivered] Chairperson, Members of the Peace and Security Council, Representative of South Sudan, Excellencies, I thank you for the invitation to brief this Council on the situation in South Sudan. I have the privilege of…
Who said one cannot enjoy breaks to have a bit of fun while discussing how to increase the political space and participation of youth, in Terekeka and beyond? Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “Empowering youth…
In this series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping, which guides peace operations across 11 active missions. On June 30, 2023, the United Nations Security Council ended the mandate of the Peacekeeping…