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Handover of agricultural equipment prompts call for increased farming in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal
All smiles when the Bangladeshi UNMISS contingent in Wau handed over vital equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS The Ministry of Agriculture in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State has urged youth in…
UNFICYP kicks-off 16 days of activism against gender-based violence with voices from civil society
To mark the beginning of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, together with the Australian High Commission, held an virtual meeting with representatives from…
UN Secretary-General visits UNIFIL
UN Photo / Pasqual Gorriz As part of his visit to Lebanon to show the United Nations’ solidarity with the country and its people, UN Secretary-General António Guterres today visited UNIFIL Headquarters and met with…
Military skills test readiness of troops
On 14 December 2021, despite the cold temperatures and the challenges posed by COVID-19, UNFICYP peacekeepers underwent the winter’s military skills competition. UNFICYP’s military skills competition is held every six months…
A story of expectations, resilience, and hope: UNMIK film “Romni” raises awareness about child marriage
In theatres and community centres throughout Kosovo, UNMIK brought a global campaign against Gender-based violence to a local level, sparking discussion and raising awareness about early marriage. As part of the 16 Days of…
UNIFIL HQ hosts pre-holiday choral performance by LAF children
UN Photo / Haidar Fahs UNIFIL today hosted about 100 children of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel at its headquarters in Naqoura for special musical performances by the young visitors, joined by UN peacekeepers…
Indian veterinary assistance benefits local shepherds
As part UNIFIL’s continued support to host communities in south Lebanon, the UN mission’s Indian peacekeepers recently offered free veterinary assistance to local shepherds in south-eastern villages. On 7 and 14 December, a…
Appointment of UNTSO Head of Mission and Chief of Staff
Major General Patrick Gauchat of Switzerland - Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major…
UNMISS support Eastern Equatoria communities to revitalize resolutions of cattle migration peace conference
Communities living in Eastern Equatoria State's Kidepo Valley have renewed pledges for peace during the cattle migration season. Photos: Yakudu Moses/UNMISS “People here are happy now and life is good. We can again walk to…
UNMISS conducts week-long Patrol to Tonj North to help enable peaceful cattle migration
As cattle and their owners move around looking for water and pasture to graze, conflicts with farmers often arise. UNMISS gathered community representatives to agree on preventative measures. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS Seasonal…