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Ghanaian all-women show during Sector West transfer of authority
As Brigadier General Paolo Fabbri passed the command of UNIFIL’s Sector West area of operation to Brigadier General Diodato Abagnara at a ceremony in the Sector Headquarters in Shamaa today, the parade of Ghanaian…
SRSG TANIN CONDEMNS ATTACK ON SERB PILGRIMS AND URGES RESPECT FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Mr. Zahir Tanin, condemns the incident in Istog/Istok municipality which took place yesterday when two buses transporting Serb pilgrims were stoned. “Such…
UN hails conviction of Mladic, the 'epitome of evil,' as momentous victory for justice
Welcoming today's conviction of former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic on multiple counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes by an international tribunal, the United Nations top human rights official…
Chinese Engineers begin repair work on main supply route in Kuajok
Chinese Engineers begin repair work on main supply route in Kuajok A major project to repair the main supply route in the north-western region of South Sudan is now underway by Chinese engineers serving with the United…
South Sudanese women leaders urged to be peace advocates in their communities
South Sudanese women leaders urged to be peace advocates in their communities Women leaders from across the capital Juba are participating in a two-day forum to empower them as important actors in the peace process in their…
UNMIL supports dialogue on election security in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County
On 17 November 2017, UNMIL supported the Ministry of Justice and the Liberia Law Enforcement Association to convene a dialogue on the role of security sector institutions in promoting a peaceful, democratic and transparent…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS ON INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN [as delivered]
New York, 22 November 2017 Every woman and every girl has the right to a life free of violence. Yet this rupture of human rights occurs in a variety of ways in every community. It particularly affects those who are most…
SRSG Tanin Welcomes New KFOR Commander, MG Salvatore Cuoci
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, hosted today the new Commander of KFOR, MG Salvatore Cuoci, for a meeting at UNMIK Headquarters. In welcoming BG Cuoci to Kosovo, SRSG Tanin…
UNFICYP #Respect Campaign gathers steam
NICOSIA, 23 November 2017 - UNFICYP’s #Respect Campaign is well underway, kicking off with a Town Hall on Monday 20 November and then a series of talks on Wednesday 22 November at UNFICYP HQ. On Monday, after remarks at the…
Jonglei women appealing for greater role in ending conflict and building peace in South Sudan
Jonglei women appealing for greater role in ending conflict and building peace in South Sudan Women in the Jonglei region want the opportunity to play a greater role in resolving ongoing violence and building sustainable…