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Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions visits UNFICYP
Top United Nations official in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, welcomed the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions, Abdallah Bachar Bong, and his delegation this morning to the UN Protected…
“Being a peacekeeper is a dream come true”: Staff Sergeant Asare Charles, Ghana
The prestigious United Nations medal was awarded to 149 peacekeepers from Ghana serving for peace in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan. Staff Sergeant Asare Charles, a mechanic with the Ghanaian contingent who has deployed…
Joint Defence Board visits Tambura and Namutina, conducts joint patrol with UNMISS
UNMISS recently facilitated air travel for the Joint Defence Board to Tambura and Namutina to enable them to see firsthand the impact of ongoing conflict here. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS. Madelina Marko, a 92-year-old, is…
On Peace Day debate, student teams agree schools should include Revitalized Peace Agreement in curriculum
To mark International Day of Peace, UNMISS organized a debate for students from Northern Bahr El Ghazal on whether the Revitalized Peace Agreement should be taught in schools as part of the regular curriculum. Photo by…
Antreas Pallikaras: “We both share the ambition of a sustainable and united Cyprus”
Antreas Pallikaras is a 22-year-old young Cypriot who always liked to get involved in programmes that promote conversations around the environment and climate change. When he saw the call for applications for this year’s UN…
Boghos Avetikian: UN Youth Champions challenge the “us-versus-them” mentality
Boghos Avetikian is a 23-year-old Cypriot who cares about the environment in his country and tries to learn new ways to protect it. In August this year, he joined the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace programme and…
UNMISS sensitizes residents of Twic county in Warrap on the Revitalized Peace Agreement
A recent workshop facilitated by the Civil Affairs Division of UNMISS in Turalei, Twic county, sought to raise awareness among youth, women, community leaders and members on the need to implement the provisions of the…
Running for harmony: Residents of Morobo celebrate International Day of Peace
UNMISS and local communities in Morobo, Central Equatoria, came together to organize a 5-kilometer run to mark International Day of Peace. Photo by Surur Ali Ayile/UNMISS. “I’m really happy to participate in this run and am…
Secretary-General appoints Alexander Ivanko of the Russian Federation as his Special Representative for Western Sahara and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Alexander Ivanko of the Russian Federation as his new Special Representative for Western…
Following workshop, communities in Eastern Equatoria agree on tackling harmful cultural practices
It's never too early to start learning. Some women at a workshop in Eastern Equatoria State brought their little ones along. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS For some of the 40 participating chiefs and women, the discussions at…