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11th Special Pilgrimage to Hala Sultan Tekke
NICOSIA, 29 November 2017 - On the occasion of the Mawlid-al Nabi - a special pilgrimage to Hala Sultan Tekke took place today, on the 29th of November. Mufti of Cyprus, H.E Dr Talip Atalay led prayers at noon for 950…
UNFICYP personnel help spread the word about the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
As part of the global #16Days campaign, Relations & Liaison Assistant Netha Kreouzos, who works with UNFICYP’s Sector 2 Civilian Activity Integrated Office, talks to clients about the strong messages behind the 16 Days of…
Calls to end violence against women and girls as 16 days of activism get underway in Malakal
Calls to end violence against women and girls as 16 days of activism get underway in Malakal A campaign to end violence against women and girls as well as child marriage in South Sudan has kicked off in Malakal with a…
Chinese Police Peacekeepers awarded UN medal in South Sudan
Chinese Police Peacekeepers awarded UN medal in South Sudan Seven Chinese Police UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have received their medals recognizing their commitment and service to…
Women “reject gender-based violence”
Women in the Jonglei region say they reject gender-based violence, early and forced marriages and they remain committed to raise awareness against this plight. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan and other partners are…
Italian peacekeepers organize event with "Lt. Col. Sobhi Akoury" Association
The Italian contingent of UNIFIL’s Sector West Command today conducted an initiative dedicated to the " Lieutenant Colonel Sobhi Akoury" Association, in the Sector headquarters in Shama. The initiative, which aims to advance…
Secretary-General's message for World AIDS Day
NEW YORK, 1 December 2017 - The world is well on its way to meeting the target of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Nearly 21 million people living with HIV now have access to treatment – a number that should grow to more…
Central African Republic: ‘Restoring hope,’ UN agriculture agency helps ex-fighters start anew
Over 1,000 ex-fighters in the conflict-riddled Central African Republic (CAR) have traded their weapons for farming equipment, as part of a United Nations initiative, according to the UN agriculture agency. “This initiative…
UN Field Support signs first of its kind agreement with Bhutan that will allow deployment of peacekeepers within 60 days
The United Nations is grateful to the Royal Government of Bhutan for its pledge of a Force Protection Company to the United Nations Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System (UNPCRS), following the signature of an agreement…
Hundreds of people march in Wau to protest violence against women
Hundreds of people march in Wau to protest violence against women Hundreds of people took to the streets in Wau, in northwestern South Sudan, to march in support of an international campaign to eliminate violence against…