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UNMISS gravely concerned by escalating violence in Eastern Equatoria, calls for restraint
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by escalating violence between cattle keepers and settled farming communities in Eastern Equatoria state. Most recently on 31 January, armed conflict between…
MINURSO Celebrates Sri Lanka’s Independence Day
On February 4th, MINURSO celebrated Sri Lanka’s Independence Day. The event was marked by the raising of Sri Lanka’s flag alongside the United Nations flag at the Mission’s headquarters in Laayoune. The day commemorates Sri…
New Beginnings: UNMISS, humanitarians and government facilitate reintegration of displaced persons
Internally displaced persons at Naivasha IDP camp in Wau begin their journey towards fully reintegrating into society, thanks to collective efforts by the government and the UN family. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS…
Lobonok communities learn to resolve conflict and build peace together
UNMISS and partners trained 80 residents from Lobonok, South Sudan to identify security threats early on, resolve conflict, and build peace during a workshop that also had a special focus on empowering women as leaders. Photo…
Gender Advocate of the Year Award
The United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award recognises the dedication and effort of an individual peacekeeper in promoting the principles within the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. Created…
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Standards of conduct
The UN expects peacekeeping personnel to adhere to the highest standards of behaviour and conduct.
UN Peacekeeping: A Year in Review
As 2017 comes to an end, we convey our gratitude to the more than 110,000 peacekeepers deployed in 15 missions across the world for their service and sacrifice We also convey our deepest thanks to their families and to people…
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UN Peacekeeping: 70 Years of Service & Sacrifice
The first UN peacekeeping mission was established in May 1948, when the UN Security Council authorized the deployment of a small number of UN military observers to the Middle East to form the United Nations Truce Supervision…
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20 Years of Women, Peace and Security
2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, a ground-breaking resolution that was spearheaded by women leaders and organizations. It…