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Women in Gogrial concerned about lack of representation in government
Women in the Gogrial area are calling for greater affirmative action and representation in government. These sentiments were expressed at a robust forum in Kuajok to discuss the implementation of the UN Security Council…
JOINT STATEMENT BY AU, ECOWAS AND UNMIL CONGRATULATING LIBERIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE PEACEFUL TRANSITION OF POLITICAL POWER IN LIBERIA
MONROVIA – Liberia’s peaceful and democratic political transition culminated in the successful inauguration of President George Manneh Weah on 22 January 2018. The African Union Liaison Office in Liberia (AU), the Office of…
British commander at UN Mission in South Sudan serves as role model for young women
Lieutenant Colonel Katie Hislop of the United Kingdom said she was happy to serve as a role model for young women considering a career with the armed forces. The mother of two was the only woman to head a military contingent…
UNMIL Strengthens AFELL with Donation of Two Vehicles
09 February 2018 – UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Waldemar Vrey, Friday donated two 4WD vehicles to the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL)…
UNMIL supports CONFLICT PREVENTION AND PEACE CONSOLIDATION THROUGH INCREASED FOOD SECURITY
9 February 2018, Monrovia – The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) launched a three-month project aimed at enhancing conflict prevention and peace consolidation through increased food security in the fishery sector. It…
“Unthinkable” for peace process to proceed without inclusion of South Sudanese women
“Unthinkable” for peace process to proceed without inclusion of South Sudanese women Women politicians in South Sudan are saying “enough is enough”. They are calling for their voices to be heard and for a more inclusive…
Leila Zerrougui takes up her duties as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
KINSHASA, 11 February 2018 – Following the announcement of her appointment in late December 2017, Ms. Leila Zerrougui has arrived in Kinshasa and has officially taken up her duties as Special Representative of the United…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.191
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.191 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.191
Tonga traders hope for peace to revive local business
Tonga traders hope for peace to revive local business On the West Bank of the Nile in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan lies Tonga. As civilians are slowly returning to what fighting had turned into a ghost town, so is…
More than 5,000 child soldiers released in 2017, but tens of thousands still being used in conflict – UN
The global commitment to end the use of children in armed conflict led to the release and reintegration of more than 5,000 children in 2017, but tens of thousands of boys and girls are still being recruited, kidnapped, and…