Peacekeeping news

Time is short for Sudan to reach a solution to its protracted political crisis, the Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that if the impasse is not urgently overcome, the…

Military Observer Major Winnet Zharare has won the 2021 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her outstanding work in Bentiu, South Sudan. NEW YORK, 24 May (Department of Peace Operations) — A…

Late Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Chad, was named on Tuesday as the recipient of United Nations Peacekeeping’s highest award, for exceptional courage, serving in Mali, which will be presented on Thursday at UN…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the President of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo, Ms. Gresa Caka-Nimani. They discussed the crucial role of the…

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Gračanica/Graçanicë municipality and met with the Mayor, Ms. Ljiljana Šubarić. The SRSG and the Mayor had a fruitful…

NEW YORK, 24 May (Department of Peace Operations) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will award the “Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage” to the late Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Chad…

UNIFIL peacekeepers from Tanzania donated stationary items like books, notebooks, colouring kits, chairs and sports equipment to Al-Hanan School for special needs in Abbasiyeh, south Lebanon. The director of the School…

Some 25 police officers from the South Sudan National Police Service benefited from an intensive, three-day capacity-building workshop run by UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS. LAKES –…

Written by: Camilla Stamp & Maya Kelly Edited by: Urjasi Rudra Major Winnet Zaharare was destined to be a champion for equality. Born into a family of five girls and two boys in Mhondoro, Zimbabwe, she was lucky enough to be…

More than one million women and men have served as United Nations peacekeepers around the world. Driven by a shared commitment to peace, they have shown true professionalism and courage in overcoming immense challenges to…

“Trust is built and nurtured through openness towards one another, consistent communication and outreach, genuine cooperation anchored in good faith. These elements combined will allow better understanding and readiness to…

Nicosia - The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns an attack by unidentified perpetrators against a UN patrol vehicle on the evening of Saturday, 21 May. The incident took place at around 10pm inside…