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Green Mahalla: Young Cypriots take stock on environmental challenges on the island
As part of the Young Leaders in Action initiative, a group of six young Cypriots from both communities in Cyprus came up with “ Green Mahalla”, a project to tackle environmental degradation and increase communication between…
Bentiu-based medical contingent from Vietnam receive UN medals for outstanding service
Vietnamese peacekeepers parading before receiving UN medals for their mostly medical services in and around Bentiu. Photos:Luk Riek Nyak/UNMISS UNITY STATE – Beginning their service with the United Nations Mission in South…
Phoebe Coles: Incredible things can be achieved when we look at diversity as a strength
Phoebe Coles is a 25-year-old Cypriot who strongly believes that “incredible things can be achieved when we look at diversity as a strength and work all together for a sustainable, equal, safe, and peaceful world.” A recent…
Following conflict between farmers and herders in Magwi, UNMISS steps up patrols
In Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, some 14,000 farming communities have been displaced following a mass influx of cattle herders and subsequent violence caused when grazing animals destroyed croplands. UNMISS is engaging with…
All in Cyprus: “An inclusive society with empowered women and youth is on the way”
All in Cyprus is a new intercommunal advocacy group established during the Young Leaders in Action initiative, which provided a space for young Cypriots from both communities of the island to brainstorm different ideas and…
37 Civil Society Organisations from across Kosovo communities launch the third Annual Human Rights Report with UNMIK support
Supported by UNMIK and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), 37 key human rights Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) launched a report on the human rights situation in the context of the COVID-19…
“We know no divisions”: UNMISS project helps build peace through sports in culturally diverse Yei
Thanks to a Quick Impact Project actioned by UNMISS and local implementing partner Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, reconciliation and a culture of peace in Yei River county has improved due to the…
MINURSO commemorates the International Day of UN Peacekeepers
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers (29 May) was an opportunity to honour the UN peacekeeping personnel serving peace around the globe. As part of this recognition, the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres paid tribute to…
Legal Officer from OSLA visits MINURSO
The Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) visited MINURSO from 31 May to 4 June 2022, holding meetings with the Mission’s leadership as well as MINURSO staff members. In a Town Hall, the OSLA Legal Officer informed about…
Wrap-up of International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2022
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers (29 May) was an opportunity to honour the UN peacekeeping personnel serving peace around the globe. As part of this recognition, the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres paid tribute to…