Peacekeeping news

Conflict, health crises and the climate emergency may have dominated headlines this year but, behind the scenes, countless unsung heroes were working tirelessly to put the values of the UN into action. Here are some of the…

As cattle and their owners move around looking for water and pasture to graze, conflicts with farmers often arise. UNMISS gathered community representatives to agree on preventative measures. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS Seasonal…

UN Photo / Haidar Fahs One of UNIFIL’s more than 50 positions in south Lebanon made history recently by becoming the first such position to rely fully on the sun for its energy needs. The UN position (UNP 1-31), tucked atop a…

Communities living in Eastern Equatoria State's Kidepo Valley have renewed pledges for peace during the cattle migration season. Photos: Yakudu Moses/UNMISS “People here are happy now and life is good. We can again walk to…

Major General Patrick Gauchat of Switzerland - Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major…

As part UNIFIL’s continued support to host communities in south Lebanon, the UN mission’s Indian peacekeepers recently offered free veterinary assistance to local shepherds in south-eastern villages. On 7 and 14 December, a…

UN Photo / Haidar Fahs UNIFIL today hosted about 100 children of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel at its headquarters in Naqoura for special musical performances by the young visitors, joined by UN peacekeepers…

In theatres and community centres throughout Kosovo, UNMIK brought a global campaign against Gender-based violence to a local level, sparking discussion and raising awareness about early marriage. As part of the 16 Days of…

All smiles when the Bangladeshi UNMISS contingent in Wau handed over vital equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS The Ministry of Agriculture in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State has urged youth in…

UN Photo / Pasqual Gorriz As part of his visit to Lebanon to show the United Nations’ solidarity with the country and its people, UN Secretary-General António Guterres today visited UNIFIL Headquarters and met with…

Falata pastoralists joined Luo and Dinka Malual communities at an UNMISS-hosted cross-border conference to resolve tensions over scarce natural resources A special committee involving representatives from nomadic groups and…

Juba, 21 December 2021: From July to September 2021, overall violence against civilians decreased by 37 percent with 801 civilians killed, injured, abducted or subjected to conflict-related sexual violence compared to 1271 in…