Peacekeeping news

UNSG message on the tragic plane crash in Ethiopia that left deaths. Dear colleagues, This is a very sad day for the United Nations. As you may know, today's tragic plane crash in Ethiopia claimed many lives, including…

Torit women want to be respected and valued. “I cannot be the only one, surely there are other educated young women in Torit!” protested Flora Sebit, a representative of the youth wing in the women leaders’ association. Ms…

Photo by Hamid Abdulsalam, UNAMID. Zalingei: 7 March 2019, Under the theme: “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change”, UNAMID celebrated the United Nations International Women’s Day with a colorful event that included…

SRSG David Shearer briefs the UN Security Council on the situation in South Sudan. Madam President, Members of the Council It is my pleasure to be with you here today. There have been considerable developments in South Sudan…

South Sudanese women being in the foreground is shamefully rare. “You should just stand up for your rights. It is something that is yours, so you have to go get them.” This is the rallying cry of university student, Mary…

Participants taking notes at a women's forum in Aweil. “Peace begins at home,” says Elizabeth Henry Angok, attending a one-day women’s forum in Aweil town. “We are peace makers. We are mothers and we know how to deal with our…

Peaceful coexistence currently reins at this cattle camp in the Lakes region. Herdsmen from the Amading cattle camp in Pachong in Western Lakes say they have experienced significantly fewer incidents of cattle raiding…

Women in Tonj becoming aware of their rights in decision-making processes. “I’m very happy because now I’m aware of what the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 is. I’m aware of my rights, about what I can ask for and what I…

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019 New York, 8 March 2019 Gender equality and women’s rights are fundamental to global progress on peace and security, human rights and sustainable development…

UNIFIL peacekeepers from the Mission’s Sector West headquarters conducted community engagement walks this week with the aim of enhancing the troops’ interaction with the host population. The peacekeepers from Italy and the…