Peacekeeping News

This story was written by Naomi Miyashita and Gaëlle Sundelin. Ms. Miyashita is Team Leader of the Information Integrity Unit in the Department of Peace Operations and has served in various conflict-affected countries and at…

Bright colours, traditional outfits and cultural performances embellished an inclusive Peace Day event in Torit, with participants agreeing to work together to achieve their dream. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS TORIT - With…

Life for girls in cattle camps is not easy. They only thing they do is work, cook, and clean while the boys sleep, explains Hellen Kulong, a 45-year-old mother of four from Gemeiza in Terekeka County. She was among dozens of…

Wrestlers demonstrate their competitive spirit while embracing unity on the International Peace Day in Terekeka, Central Equatoria "Peace must not stay a policy on paper; it must be lived and felt in every household, village…

« With MONUSCO's support, we are moving towards a digital laboratory for military justice. » « We had been limited for a long time to the traditional system, with paper files. In Goma, we lost several of them when the city…

The crowd gathered at Kuajok's Freedom Square had a good time, embracing their Peace Day togetherness. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS KUAJOK – Most everyone was on board when multiethnic residents of Warrap State, at least for a…

Cultural performances and pleas for unity featured heavily when communities from Greater Pibor and Jonglei celebrated International Day of Peace together. Photos: Jaella Brockmann/UNMISS PIBOR – The official celebrations were…

In recognition of the significance of Transitional Justice, the topic will be included in the official training programme of Kosovo’s Academy of Justice for the first time ever. The decision was made during the Academy’s…

In recognition of the significance of Transitional Justice, the topic will be included in the official training programme of Kosovo’s Academy of Justice for the first time ever. The decision was made during the Academy’s…

“I was working in my garden when I heard loud gun shots. I rushed to pick up my three-month old baby who was sleeping under the tree and we ran for our lives.” Twenty-four-year-old Betty explains how she fled her home in…

Community performers celebrate their diversity and embrace unity at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Malakal. “My people, cultivate healthy habits and mindsets. Engage in activities that bring joy and create a…

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) is deeply saddened by the loss of five of its peacekeepers following a tragic road accident that occurred on…