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Investing in Famagusta’s heritage – Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage 2nd Open Meeting in Famagusta
FAMAGUSTA, 27 July 2017 - One year after the first open meeting, the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage returned to Famagusta last night, 27 July 2017, to meet with civil society networks, heritage lovers and experts…
Municipalities of the Eastern Region Discuss Shared Challenges and Priorities
On 27 July, the Mayor of Gjilan/Gnjilane hosted a meeting of the municipal representatives of Kosovo's Eastern region. The participants identified contemporary challenges for their region, with focus on the need for economic…
Peace is the 'bedrock' for women's development and human rights UN deputy chief says in DR Congo
Deputy-Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and Maman S. Sidikou, Head of MONUSCO, at the UN Mission. Photo: MONUSCO/John Bompengo 25 July 2017 – The importance of reversing the tragedies of violence, particularly against…
Joint statement by AU, ECOWAS and UNMIL on the occasion of the official commencement of electoral campaign by political parties and candidates on 31 July 2017
UNMIL/PR/2807-17 Friday, 28 July 2017 MONROVIA – As Political Parties and Candidates for the 10th October Presidential and Legislative elections are about to enter the official electoral campaign period, from the 31st of July…
UN peacekeeping chief warns Security Council about insecurity in Central African Republic
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping operations has warned that the increased intensity of attacks on civilians and peacekeepers is bringing Central African Republic (CAR) to the tipping point. Addressing the Security…
South Sudanese journalists urged to uphold balanced reporting without bias
South Sudanese journalists have been urged by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) “to report news truthfully, accurately and fairly.” Addressing media workers at the closing ceremony of a one month training programme in…
UN Special Representative calls on Liberia’s aspiring young leaders to embrace integrity and service
Monrovia - At the opening of the Young Political Leadership School, Semester 4 in Monrovia, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIL, Farid Zarif, today challenged young…
The story of UNMIL [Book]: Women’s police contingent: role models for a decade
Medal parade ceremony of the all-female Formed Police Unit from India. Photo: Christopher Herwig | UNMIL | 12 Nov 08 In 2007, UNMIL deployed the first all-female Formed Police Unit (FPU) from India and, with annual rotations…
The story of UNMIL [Book]: Liberian security counterparts on contribution of UN Police
Police officers of the United Nations and the Liberia National Police join together in celebration. Photo: UNMIL | 4 Mar 15 The main role of the UN Police in Liberia has been support to and reform of the Liberian security…
The story of UNMIL [Book]: UN Police safeguard elections
Chinese Formed Police Unit (FPU) with locals on their last community patrol following peaceful elections. Photo: Albert G. Farran | UNMIL | 1 Feb 18 Election security preparation was the priority of UN Police (UNPOL) leading…