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UNMISS supports Rose, an Acholi woman in Magwi, to make her vision come true
Female entrepreneur Anyek Rose John wants to improve situation for girls and women in her community in Eastern Equatoria. Photo: Saima Nizami/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA- Among the lush greenery of Obbo in Magwi County, live…

SRSG Ziadeh holds regular consultations in Belgrade ahead of Security Council, meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
The need to turn commitments into practical actions to benefit all communities was stressed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh, during a series of meetings in Belgrade…

UN Mine Action Service celebrate their big day with youthful vibes and a plea for funding
Youth, schools and art were at the centre of the UNMAS event to celebrate International Mine Awareness Day under the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait". Photos: Genevieve Imbali/UNMAS KABOOM! The exhilarating trademark sound of…

SRSG Ziadeh statement on shooting incident in northern Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh condemns the shooting in northern Kosovo on Monday night, during which a Kosovo Serb was wounded, and takes note of the arrest of police…

UNIFIL statement on response to rocket fire, 07 April 2023
Early this morning, the IDF informed UNIFIL that they will begin a response to yesterday’s rocket launches. Immediately after, UNIFIL personnel heard loud explosions around the city of Tyre. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force…

UNMISS organizes vibrant multi-ethnic cultural festival of peace in Aweil
There was lots of dancing to enjoy, or partake in, at a recent peace festival in Aweil, organized by UNMISS. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Thousands of revellers gathered for Aweil town’s cultural…

Don’t fool me! Teenagers identify online information and hate speech risks
The growing threat of social media and the internet in fuelling misinformation and hate speech was identified by a group of Kosovo teenagers during a discussion with experts. International Fact-Checking Day is marked every 2…

Increase of gender-based violence, UNMISS pledges its support to address the problem
Incidents of gender-based violence, with girls and women making up the vast majority of those being subjected to it, are increasing in Eastern Equatoria State. At a recent consultative forum in Torit, organized by the United…
MINUSMA Head alerts Security Council to civilian needs in Ménaka
The Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, has raised the alarm on the rapidly degrading security situation in Menaka, Mali before the United…

Şadiye Işısal: The power of youth contributes to peace efforts on the island
Şadiye Işısal is a young Turkish Cypriot activist interested in conflict resolution and peacebuilding and is looking forward to the day when she will live in a united Cyprus. Living in Nicosia, the last divided capital in…
