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MINUSCA peacekeeper receives UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
“It’s very gratifying for me and the Mission to see that our initiatives are bearing fruit,” said Commander Carla Monteiro de Castro Araujo, a Brazilian Naval Officer working with MINUSCA in the Central African Republic (CAR)…
Transcript of SRSG and Head of UNMISS Press Conference on COVID-19
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Head of UNMISS, David Shearer, held a virtual press conference on COVID-19 at the mission's headquarters in Juba, South Sudan, today. As you will be aware, South Sudan…
UNAMID Pakistani peacekeepers initiate production of Personal Protective Equipment to fight COVID-19
UNAMID photo. Zalingei, 7 May 2020- Pre-empting the worldwide shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed for the protection of health personnel against the COVID-19 pandemic, UNAMID peacekeepers manning the Level…
UNFICYP joins women’s rights group to highlight the dangers of the shadow pandemic: Domestic Violence
With many people continuing to shelter at home, UNFICYP joined hands with women’s rights activists in Cyprus to underline the dangers of the shadow pandemic; domestic violence. Beyond the health risks, the outbreak is putting…
UNMISS installs handwashing facilities in Rumbek town to prevent spread of COVID-19
Six water tanks to facilitate frequent hand washing. That's what UNMISS is installing at strategic places in Rumbek. As the entire world is doing battle with the global COVID-19 pandemic the United Nations Mission in South…
UNMISS engineers renovate Abiemnhom Hospital to support the fight against COVID-19
Mongolian peacekeepers serving with UNMISS used their engineering expertise to renovate the Abiemnhom Hospital which was in disrepair after years of war. They repaired and painted walls, fixed the electricity supply and…
Fighting Covid-19 through the Community Violence Reduction Programme
When the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) started to make inroads globally and the demand for face masks, soap and other hygienic products rose, opportunity arose for 64 beneficiaries of the MINUSCA Community Violence Reduction…
Nicosia, 6 May UNFICYP Press Statement
We hope that both sides will continue to cooperate closely as they address the public health emergency across the island. This includes coordinating their efforts to ease restrictions at the crossing points, when the…
UNIFIL peacekeepers from Ghana making their mark in south Lebanon
Every day, the women and men of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon are on the frontline to promote peace and stability in the Mission’s area of operations and along the Blue Line, while operating in a very…
Italian Contingent offers support to host communities
UNIFIL Italian contingent has aided UNIFIL efforts, together with the Lebanese Armed Forces, to ensure stability in the Mission’s area of operations in south Lebanon through completion of two projects in support of local…