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Two young entrepreneurs build bridges between their communities in Cyprus | Action for Peacekeeping
In this story series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping, which guides peace operations across 12 active missions. Story by Stephanie Lemesianou. Edited by Urjasi Rudra Turkish-Cypriot Burak Berk…
UNMISS-led training brings together communities and uniformed personnel in Mugwo, advocates for collective efforts to build peace
The UNMISS Protection, Reintegration and Transition Section recently organized a training for uniformed personnel from the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF), local police, and community members in Yei, Central…
EU Ambassadors express strong support for UNIFIL’s mission in south Lebanon
A fifteen-member delegation of Ambassadors and senior officials from the European Union (EU) visited UNIFIL’s headquarters and area of operations today, including a briefing at the Blue Line. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and…
UNIFIL supports local cooperatives and helps strengthen relationships between peacekeepers and communities
On July 2, cooperatives all around the world celebrated the 100th International Day of Cooperatives under the slogan of “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” Cooperatives are helping to do just this right here in south Lebanon…
Statement on the 11th Anniversary of South Sudan’s Independence from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom
Juba, 8 July 2022: As South Sudan commemorates 11 years of independence, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) reiterates its commitment to peace in the world’s newest nation. The journey out of civil war has not…
Giving thanks, building hope: First-ever deployment of UN peacekeepers from Liberia receive prestigious UN medal
In a historic medal parade, nine police officers from Liberia - the country's first-ever deployment to UN Peacekeeping - received the prestigious UN medal for their efforts to build an enduring peace in the world's youngest…
Secretary General's message on World Population Day
This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Mongolia
On 10 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Mongolia’s State Flag Day at the Mission’s Team Site Tifariti where one of MINURSO’s Mongolian peacekeepers is posted. This year, Mongolia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Argentina
On 9 July MINURSO hoisted at the Mission HQ the national flag of Argentina to mark the country’s Independence Day. Since 1958, Argentina has contributed more than 40,000 military and police personnel to UN missions—including…
MINURSO’s peacekeepers : National Day of Malawi
On 6 July, MINURSO observed Malawi Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag. Malawi first contributed troops to the UN peacekeeping in 1994. Today, Malawi contributes over 900…