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UNMIK and HANDIKOS mark Human Rights Day with artwork exhibition by people with disabilities
To mark International Human Rights Day, UNMIK implementing partner HANDIKOS, an NGO that provides services for and advocacy work on behalf of people with disabilities in Kosovo, is holding an exhibition of handicraft and art…
Realizing basic freedoms and human rights will deliver peace dividends for all citizens in South Sudan
“If you come together to forge a common front to implement the peace agreement in the spirit of cooperation, coordination and positive political will, you will be able to achieve the dividends of real peace in terms of the…
Promising singer issues emotional challenge to Eastern Equatorians on Human Rights Day
On Human Rights Day in Torit, an talented and inspirational young singer urges communities to respect and protect the rights of all citizens “We need to live together and respect each other’s rights; those in the refugee…
LAF soldiers join UNIFIL Sector East units in training exercises
Over the course of several weeks, UNIFIL’s multinational units in the mission’s eastern sector participated in various coordinated activities and exercises with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel with the aim of…
Political leaders call for greater cooperation to implement peace deal in Western Bahr El Ghazal
Political leaders are urging greater cooperation amongst each other, despite their affiliations to different parties, to realize peace and meet the needs of their communities across Western Bahr El Ghazal. The call came at a…
Local authorities commit to ensuring respect and protection of rights for all citizens during roundtable in Rumbek
Local authorities in Lakes State have committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all citizens at the conclusion of a special roundtable event hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for Human…
Young Cypriot students present intercommunal ideas for a sustainable future on the island
On 27 February, the Intercommunal Social Entrepreneurship Competition came to its conclusion with 35 students from all communities of Cyprus in an online selection of their best business ideas. In total, eight teams presented…
Major General Aroldo Lázaro takes up duties as UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander
UNIFIL held a ceremony at its headquarters in Naqoura today to officially transfer authority from outgoing Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col of Italy to Major General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of…
SRSG ZIADEH MEETS THE NORWAY AMBASSADOR JENS ERIK GRØNDAHL
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Ambassador of Norway, Mr. Jens Erik Grøndahl at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Ambassador Grøndahl discussed…
UNMISS and WFP condemn attempted ambush on interagency UN convoy
Juba, 1 March 2021 - On February 28, a convoy of 59 trucks carrying World Food Programme food and nutrition assistance came under attack from armed gunmen some 30 kilometers from Gadiang, located some 160 kilometer from Bor…