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Major Thobeka Mswane, a female peacekeeper from South Africa, committed to make DRC a safer place for women and children.
In the depths of north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of the biologically diverse Virunga National Park, in Beni, South African peacekeepers stood to attention. While flags flew high in the cool breeze, and…
International Day of UN Peacekeepers | UN Secretary-General's Message
United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world. For 75 years, they have supported people and communities rocked by conflict and upheaval across the globe. Today, on the…
Ghanaians Provide Free Dental Care to Local Communities
UNIFIL's Ghanaian peacekeepers have been actively providing much-needed dental services to the communities within their area of operations. The peacekeepers aim to help relieve dental issues suffered by the local population…
SRSG ZIADEH MEETS NEW KOSOVO DEPUTY OMBUDSPERSON, REFLECTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTIONS
A message of support was shared by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh when she met the incoming Kosovo Deputy Ombudsperson Dr Srdjan Sentić today. SRSG Ziadeh underscored…
150 people build skills through an UNMISS-supported vocational training in Melut, Upper Nile
An UNMISS-supported vocational training in Melut, Upper Nile, creates hope for peace by giving young people the chance to build thriving careers. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS. UPPER NILE - The United Nations Mission in…
SRSG ZIADEH MEETS THE NEW HEAD OF OFFICE OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed the new Head of Office of the People’s Republic of China in Pristina, Mr. Cheng Lei, at UNMIK Headquarters. They discussed…
UN chief condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic
The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned an attack on a UN peacekeeping patrol in the northeast Central African Republic (CAR) on Monday which left one Rwandan ‘blue helmet’ dead. The attack by unknown assailants on…
UN helps protect the right to life in Kosovo
“For a piece of paper, my mum is no longer here today.” These chilling words come from Velerda Sopi, daughter of Sebahate Morina who was brutally murdered by her ex-husband in March 2021 in a domestic violence case that has…
‘All for One’ – a joint initiative in Leer empowers South Sudanese children to choose education over conflict
A unique educational project implemented in Leer by UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana in collaboration with several peace partners brings hope for young South Sudanese. UNITY - In conflict-affected Leer, a county in South Sudan…
People for Peace: Lieutenant Colonel Chea Maysaros on serving for peace with the United Nations
By: Samira Y. Salifu Lieutenant Colonel Chea Maysaros from Cambodia is serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as a deputy commanding officer for the Cambodian Military Police unit. In this story, she…