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Speaking with one voice: the collective potential of human rights NGOs explored
Human rights messages will echo more loudly if organisations speak collectively, UNMIK’s human rights partners learned in a joint training. More than 30 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from throughout Kosovo gathered…
UNIFIL female peacekeepers join military officers from region in protecting cultural heritage
Cultural heritage and cultural properties have been destroyed, looted and trafficked throughout history, particularly during conflict and post-conflict situations. Armed forces around the world play a key role in preserving…
THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MANDATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT EVENT TO COMMEMORATE THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MANDATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT New York, 30 October 2019 [as delivered] Excellencies…
Visit to MINURSO of the Argentinian Colonel Horacio Cundins Gonzalez.
Visit to MINURSO of an Argentinian Col. During his visit to MINURSO on 24 October 2019, the Argentinian Colonel, Horacio Cundins Gonzalez, accompanied by MINURSO Military Chief of Staff, Commander (Gui. N.) Ahmadou Sow…
Flood-affected families in Eastern Equatoria decry risk of diseases and food shortages
“Water devastated our homes and our crop farms here in Motti. We evacuated to an area near the main road,” said Theresa Dominic Amuna, a representative of the Ifwotu community in Eastern Equatoria. Water, they say, is life…
Twelve MONUSCO military focal points trained in the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in Bunia
Twelve MONUSCO military focal points trained in the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in Bunia. Photo : MONUSCO/Archives Bunia, October 30, 2019 - The Training and Refresher Seminar for Military Focal Points of…
2019 UN Global Open Day Final Report: ‘Trust-builders and Deal-Makers: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Kosovo’
Nineteen years ago today, UN Security Council adopted landmark resolution 1325, which underlines the central role that women must play in preventing and resolving conflict. The importance of women’s meaningful participation…
ELECTION MOMENTUM CAN ADVANCE RENEWAL OF DIALOGUE BETWEEN BELGRADE AND PRISTINA, SRSG TANIN TELLS SECURITY COUNCIL
Momentum from an election that heralded the most “significant change” in Kosovo’s politics in years could trigger renewed efforts for rule of law, job creation and the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue, the Head of UNMIK says. The…
SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP URGES NEWLY ELECTED POLITICAL LEADERS TO ADHERE TO GENDER EQUALITY COMMITMENTS
On the 19th anniversary of landmark United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, the Security and Gender Group underlines that the inclusion and meaningful participation of women is a…
UNMISS-led Trust Fund Breathes New Life Into Koch
Mary Nyakuaikoch was born in Koch. She was married in Koch, gave birth to her children and remained in the town despite violence raging around her when civil war broke out across South Sudan. She intends the town to be her…