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Twenty-two Yemeni experts, peace advocates, and political and civil society leaders opened up about how they experienced the nearly decade-long war in Yemen, what peace means to them, and how they believe it can be achieved…
KABUL - On International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Afghanistan is urging the country’s de facto authorities to end restrictions on women and girls or else risk further pushing the country into deeper poverty and…
This story was written by Lesley Myers, Editor for UN peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications team. Lesley is a political analyst and strategic planner with over 15 years’ experience in data-driven politics, development, and…
United Nations Office to the African Union- Official Statement on International Women's Day – 8 th March 2024 Statement by Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of Office UNOAU As we…
The ongoing exchanges of fire between Lebanese territory and Israel have claimed too many lives, inflicted life-changing injuries, and caused significant damage to houses and public infrastructure along the Blue Line. The…
"If you are good enough, you are old enough", the saying goes. Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir in Malakal is living proof of that. Photos by Samson Liberty/UNMISS. UPPER NILE – She may be only 27, but Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir has…
Maria Angelo, a 27-year-old political activist in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, hopes to see her fellow women taking part in her country’s ongoing peace and political processes, asserting their rights. Photo by Emmanuel Kele…
The ongoing exchanges of fire between Lebanese territory and Israel have claimed too many lives, inflicted life-changing injuries, and caused significant damage to houses and public infrastructure along the Blue Line. The…
On this year’s International Women’s Day, meet UNMISS police officer Ayat Harb, who left behind her and two daughters in Jordan to serve for peace in South Sudan. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS. It takes a strong woman…
UPPER NILE – She may be only 27, but Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir has already tasted professional success by becoming a Director at her state’s Ministry of Gender and Social Welfare. Doubling as Secretary-General for Upper Nile’s…
Mogadishu - The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has initiated an extensive training programme aimed at bolstering the capacity of Somali Security Forces to secure the nation with modern, cutting-edge…
NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – “In South Sudan, empowering women remains a necessity. Providing them with education and equal opportunities will allow them to be more involved in decision-making processes. That will especially…