Bogotá, 6 March 2026. The Government of Japan announced a contribution of USD 4.5 million to support mine action efforts in Colombia through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This support will help strengthen the country’s institutional and operational capacities to address contamination from anti-personnel mines and other explosive devices in areas most affected by the armed conflict. The cooperation was formalized during a note…
New York / Brussels, 23 April 2026 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Sudan has received new funding from the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) to support mine action activities aimed at improving civilian safety, humanitarian access, and early recovery in conflict-affected areas of Sudan. The €3 million contribution will support the implementation of the 18-month project “Rebuilding Sudan: Mine…
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya from Tripoli.
22 April 2026 – As part of his continuing regional engagements, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Muscat, where he met with senior Omani officials to discuss the way forward for Yemen’s peace process amid evolving regional dynamics. The Special Envoy highlighted Oman’s crucial role in supporting dialogue and underscored the importance of regional support for the UN mediation process. The Special Envoy also…
TRIPOLI – For their third session: members of the Structured Dialogue’s Governance Track met for four days during April 13-16 to develop recommendations on unifying and strengthening the governance framework in Libya and identifying a path to inclusive elections. Members discussed ways to strengthen the constitutional and executive governance to overcome the current political bottleneck as well as local governance. Deputy Special Representative…
UNITY – Nyaluda Tut was detained for 15 days after being accused of theft and says she was tortured while in custody. The 26-year-old feels that her life has been saved after her case was dismissed by a mobile court held in Leer, southern Unity State. “Access to justice is vital for vulnerable people,” shares Nyaluda. “I encourage other women to report their cases and seek legal aid because too many suffer in silence and fear.” She is one of…
UPPER NILE - A year ago, Nasir was the scene of horrific violence when clashes erupted between armed forces and youth militia, causing significant loss of life and widespread displacement of local communities. The resilient former residents are now gradually returning to rebuild their lives, eager to restore their sense of community wellbeing and work together for a peaceful future. “Some people were scared to return when conflict arose in this…
Abidjan, 23 September 2009... The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y. J. Choi, on Wednesday, 23 September 2009, in Abidjan, opened the third meeting of heads of office of the UN High…
A sketch on disarmament stole the show by Sudanese students, who joined their counterparts from Liberia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States in celebrating International Day of Peace on 18 September…
24 September 2009 - As Afghanistan celebrated Eid, one of the culminations of the Peace Day campaign this week was a huge outdoor public event in the name of peace at Kabul’s famous Nadir Khan Hill. Creative peace banners on…
24 September 2009 -- The African Union - United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) continues to urge for an end to the clashes between the Government of Sudan and rebel movements in Korma, North Darfur. UNAMID remains…
24 September 2009 - A special UNAMA interview with world-famous photographer Tim Page who’s been in Afghanistan charting the elections and Peace Day. World-famous British photographer Tim Page arrived in Kabul nearly two…
"If general indifference keeps conflicts going, we are forced to admit that total awareness is needed to restore peace", the Principal Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Abou Moussa…
Abidjan, 22 September 2009... The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Côte d'Ivoire, Y. J. Choi, received the new Chairperson of the Constitutional Council, Paul Yao N'Dré, on Tuesday, less than one month…
Gagnoa, 22 September 2009... The populations of Kéi-Gbahi, a village situated 25 kms from Ouragahio, organized on Saturday 19 September 2009, a thanksgiving ceremony in honour of the UN Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI). The…
The military sector commanders of the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) held their 17 th conference at Sector II headquarters in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital of Wau on 16 and 17 September. The Special…
23 September 2009 - The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) has heard the international community needs to increase support to Guinea-Bissau and take advantage of "a window of opportunity" stemming from peaceful…
Every weekday just after sunrise, Daniel James heads out for a four-mile trek to arrive on time at Ikpiro Primary School on the outskirts of Yambio, Western Equatoria State. The 10-year-old boy then joins 161 students of…
Entering a small, deep blue room with comfortable couches and a large painting of the same colour at the Rashid Diab Arts Centre in Khartoum, one cannot help but feel serenity and calm. "Just sit down here for two to three…