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The unknown trials and tribulations involved in organizing an Indian medal parade ceremony
Hundreds of Indian peacekeepers in Upper Nile have received UN medals for their outstanding service. Few civilians would know it, but there is a lot more to a medal parade ceremony, a frequent occurrence in any peacekeeping…
Elite Nepalese troops receive UN medals for distinguished service in South Sudan
Some 150 Nepalese peacekeepers belonging to its High Readiness Company have received UN medals for their distinguished service in South Sudan. The Nepalese High Readiness Company are an elite unit of soldiers with a unique…
The PESG Horst Koehler concludes his visit to Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania (Press Release)
the PESG Horst Koehler concludes his visit to Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania (Press Release) Press Release Laâyoune, 2 July 2018 After visits to Algiers, Nouakchott, Rabouni and Rabat, the Personal Envoy of…
3 July 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.202
3 July 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.202 3 July 2018 - UNMISS PoC sites Update No.202
Mali: Independent Expert completes first mission to Mali
BAMAKO / GENEVA (2 July 2018) - At the end of his first mission to Mali from 24 to 29 June 2018 Mr Alioune Tine, who took office as Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali on 1 May 2018, expressed serious…
UNAMID organizes workshop on mediation and negotiation skills in West Darfur
Photo by Elsadig Daud, UNAMID. UNAMID, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Social Affairs and the Commissioner for Women and Child Affairs, on 27 June 2018 concluded a three-day workshop on mediation and negotiation…
UN Deputy Secretary-General sends powerful message of hope and peace to women in war-torn South Sudan
“As mothers, because of the children, we will not give up, not on peace". The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, had a clear message to the people in Wau. Madiu John is a survivor. She has survived despite having no…
Visiting Malakal, UN Special Envoy for Sexual Violence in Conflict urges reparations for victims and end to impunity
United Nations Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, arrives in Malakal. A delegation led by United Nations Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, has…
UNMISS transports fistula-affected women to Bentiu for treatment
A woman in Bentiu receives post-surgical care. UNFPA, UNMISS and partners are currently helping women receive treatment for fistulas. Rebecca Simon spent 18 years without a single child. She traveled to Kenya, Uganda and…
SRSG Tanin Meets with German Officials in Berlin; Discusses Situation in Kosovo
During an official visit to Berlin last week, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin met with officials from Federal Foreign Office and Federal Ministry of Defence, the Federal…