Food security, particularly among women, is one area that the UNMISS policewomen's network in Malakal is trying to address, here by building gardening skills. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS “Serving with the United Nations…
Half of the police officers in Bor trained on how to handle incidents of gender-based violence were women. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS Gender-based violence, often of a sexual nature, is alarmingly commonplace and frequently…
During the night of 24 to 25 April, UNIFIL detected a rocket being launched from south Lebanon toward Israel. Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro was in immediate contact with authorities on both…
Local authorities, security organs and community leaders in Aweil receiving a refresher on protection of civilians and the UNMISS mandate. Photo: Deng Mou/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE- With protection of civilians…
KINSHASA: MONUSCO Budget at the Heart of the Visit by UN General Assembly Commission. Photo Monusco/Ascain Zigbia-Tayoro A delegation from the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly paid a working visit to the Democratic…
Beni: Beni: MONUSCO Funds a Public Lighting System as Part of the Efforts to Fight Insecurity Photo Monusco/Michael Ali MONUSCO inaugurated a public lighting system a few days ago in Mavivi, the territory of Beni. This…
Female troops are key to the peacekeeping efforts of Ghana's contingent in Unity State. They, and their male colleagues, were recently awarded medals for their great performance. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS Take a…
Following her briefing to the Security Council on 20 April, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with officials from the United States Department of State in…
Protection of civilians and how to go about it was the topic at a recent workshop in Mangala, Central Equatoria State. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma/UNMISS Internally displaced persons, local authorities, military, and police…
In her first biannual address to the Security Council as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh urged Pristina and Belgrade to engage constructively and more actively…
A newly constructed humanitarian hub in hard-to-access Raja County will make it easier to assist the growing number of previously displaced people returning to their homes. WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE – Trust-building…
Prized assets and companions, and their owners, gathered en masse when UNMISS peacekeepers from India offered free veterinarian services to communities in and around Renk. UPPER NILE STATE – “Livestock is life for us,” says…