STATEMENT BY MARTHA AMA AKYAA POBEE, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 16 NOVEMBER 2023 The conflict in the Sudan has been raging for more than seven months with no sign of…
Who said one cannot enjoy breaks to have a bit of fun while discussing how to increase the political space and participation of youth, in Terekeka and beyond? Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “Empowering youth…
In this series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping, which guides peace operations across 11 active missions. On June 30, 2023, the United Nations Security Council ended the mandate of the Peacekeeping…
Continuing regular consultations with international stakeholders on 14 November, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, met in London with the UK’s Special Envoy for Western…
New York – The United Nations has announced that Police First Sergeant Renita Rismayanti, of Indonesia, will receive the 2023 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award on 16 November 2023. The award will be…
STATEMENT BY JEAN-PIERRE LACROIX, UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 14 NOVEMBER 2023 I thank you, Sir, for convening this briefing. I am very pleased to be joined today by the Police Adviser Advisor…
Today, MINURSO personnel observed a minute of silence to honour our colleagues who have lost their lives while serving in Gaza. The UN flag has been lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect on this solemn occasion.
An UNMISS human rights forum saw frank discussions about the need for all stakeholders to come together, despite their differences, and contribute to ensure that South Sudan's first post-independence elections, scheduled for…
Every November, we mark Road Safety Week. This year, UNMISS partnered with government authorities and the Swiss Red Cross in Juba to host an event, plus distributed 150 helmets and 50 t-shirts, to raise awareness on the need…
A delegation from UNISFA, led by Ag Head of Mission and FC Major General Benjamin Sawyerr, concluded a four-day visit to Juba, South Sudan on 13 November. The visit, initiated at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign…
Donors visiting Koch to see the results of a variety of projects implemented over the last four years were impressed. Photos: Peter Bateman/UNMISS UNITY STATE – Over the last four years, a series of small but real changes…
The United Nations has announced that Police First Sergeant Renita Rismayanti, of Indonesia, will receive the 2023 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award on 16 November 2023. The award will be presented during…