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New York, 25 May 2017 [as delivered] Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict. During my ten years as High Commissioner for Refugees, I saw the tragic results…
EL FASHER – Women journalists from across Darfur took part in a ‘Safety in Conflict Zones’ workshop in El Fasher recently, supported in part by UNAMID. The three-day workshop involved 16 Darfur-based women journalists, along…
For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN peacekeepers has risen steadily over the years, and…
Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030…
Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030…
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HERAT - Empowerment of Afghan women and their increased participation in the country’s economic and political development was at the centre of a lively UNAMA-backed debate in the western Farah province this week. Some 20…
Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN peacekeeping Protecting civilians is the ultimate goal of UN Peacekeeping; according to the chief of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), Jean-Pierre Lacroix. He…
Africa Day 2017 comes at an important moment in the continent’s endeavours towards peace, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The international community has entered the second year of implementing the 2030…
Strong partnership between UNPOl and community curbing criminality in Bentiu PoC site The UNMISS UNPOL and the community in the Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) site have strongly united against criminality. This…
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan today urged the Security Council to unite behind a common strategy for advancing the political process and peace in the crisis-torn country. Addressing the…
An agreement to cease hostilities has been signed by two warring communities from the Jonglei and Boma regions in South Sudan in an attempt to end ongoing violence, including child abductions and cattle raiding. The cessation…
While the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is 29 May, the Organization today held ceremonies to pay tribute to the more than 3,500 people who have died on duty since 1948 and acknowledge the dedication and…