Peacekeeping news

Communities in Wau are beginning to realize the threat posed by COVID-19 with cases of the virus now confirmed in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal region. While the reality is hitting home, many are still not following prevention…

As part of an initiative supported by UNMIK’s Human Rights Section and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) titled “Engaging with civil society on human rights monitoring and reporting”, more than…

UNMISS and partners have launched an awareness campaign on how to prevent COVID-19 in Western Equatoria. To support the state taskforce efforts against COVID-19, the Interfaith Base-Council for Peace Initiative in Western…

The Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres From COVID-19 to climate disruption, from racial injustice to rising inequalities, we are a world in turmoil. At the same time, we are an international community…

The Security Council on Wednesday echoed the Secretary-General’s call for a worldwide ceasefire, to combat the coronavirus pandemic that has already claimed more than half a million lives. The UN chief welcomed the long…

United Nations peace operations work to promote and maintain international peace and security, despite facing innumerable challenges while delivering on its mandates. To ensure that peace operations as a whole remain agile…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon, Nassif Hitti, today visited the UNIFIL Headquarters as well the Mission’s area of operations and the Blue Line accompanied by over 30 young Lebanese diplomats, to see…

Fallen UN colleagues were honoured on Tuesday at a solemn ceremony commemorating their bravery, and having served the UN cause of saving future generations “from the scourge of war and to pursue better standards of living for…

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has handed over a vehicle meant to be used as an ambulance to the COVID-19 taskforce committee in Torit. The car will enable safe movement of suspected Coronavirus patients to…

Residents of Twic County, Warrap State are urging the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to increase its assistance in fighting the Coronavirus. They made their call when a team from the peacekeeping mission…

Deputy Representative of the Secretary-General Christopher Coleman, North Mitrovica Principle Executive Officer Adrijana Hodžić, Zubin Potok Mayor Srđan Vulović Survivors of gender-based violence in northern Kosovo can…

Radios are useful for making sure that remote communities receive essential information on COVID-19. Solar-powered radios are even better. In Eastern Equatoria, radio is a crucial way of reaching out to people with essential…