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International Youth Day celebrates the power and potential of young people. This year’s focus is on the pivotal role of youth in harnessing technology to advance sustainable development. Around the world, young people are…

Digitalization is transforming our world, offering unprecedented opportunities to accelerate sustainable development. Digital technologies such as mobile devices, services, and artificial intelligence are instrumental in…

In war-torn regions across the globe and in peacekeeping contexts, young people are emerging as powerful agents of peace. Driven by the hope for a better future, they help to mend broken communities and forge understanding…

Rocrocdong residents participating in a peace festival in Western Bahr El Ghazal, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to promote unity and social cohesion. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL…

[Near Verbatim] RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and distinguished guests,I thank the RJMEC for the opportunity to brief you today.Allow me to begin my remarks by congratulating South Sudanese on their 13th Independence Day…

Thanks to an UNMISS initiative, inmates in Torit can now enjoy fruits and vegetables they grow themselves. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – Sticking to a varied, balanced diet is important for all of us. For…

The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) expresses its appreciation of the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2746 (2024). This resolution…

On 7 August, MINURSO celebrated Côte d'Ivoire’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Côte d’Ivoire obtained its independence from France in 1960. Côte d…

Kinshasa, August 7, 2024: The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) expresses its appreciation of the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2746…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, voices concern about recent developments in northern Kosovo, which continue to adversely affect the daily lives and socio-economic…

Since the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line started 10 months ago, almost 100,000 people living close to the 120-kilometre Line have fled to safer areas northward. Those staying behind for various reasons have been left…

Thanks to UNMISS, students at the refurbished Gondokoro Primary School can now enjoy a safe and conducive learning environment. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The vibrant rhythms of drums and…