BANGUI/GENEVA – Mass killings and other serious human rights violations have been documented in an extensive UN mapping report covering the multiple conflicts in the Central African Republic between 2003 and 2015. Many of the…
By António Guterres When I entered the United Nations Secretariat building for the first time as Secretary-General in January, my first act was to lay a wreath honoring more than 3,500 United Nations staff who died in the…
United Nations agencies are seeking to rally support for the people fleeing escalating violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), while the Organization's human rights office has called for the establishment of a strong…
United Nations agencies are seeking to rally support for the people fleeing escalating violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), while the Organization's human rights office has called for the establishment of a strong…
Peacekeeping is cost effective, but must adapt to new reality - By António Guterres When I entered the United Nations Secretariat building for the first time as Secretary-General in January, my first act was to lay a wreath…
UNMISS rehabilitates the garden area of the Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek for Int. Peacekeepers Day On the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, the UNMISS, rehabilitated the garden area…
UNMISS Torit Holds Health Awareness Campaign to Celebrate International Day for UN Peacekeepers Last Friday in Torit’s Freedom Square, the town’s social center, over 180 locals gathered to participate in a health awareness…
Health Awareness Campaign in Torit marks International Day for UN Peacekeepers In Freedom Square, the town’s social center, over 180 locals gathered to participate in a health awareness campaign organized by the UNMISS Field…
Photo by Amin Ismail, UNAMID. EL FASHER – Remembering fallen peacekeepers was a key part of a ceremony observing the International Day of UN Peacekeepers held at UNAMID headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur today. Attended…
NICOSIA, 29 May 2017 - Every year, the UN marks the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, when we pay tribute to all the men and women who have served either as military, police or civilians and continue to serve in UN…
"Investing in Peace around the World” For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN peacekeepers has…
29 May 2017 For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN peacekeepers has risen steadily over the years…