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State of siege in North Kivu: MONUSCO determined to support DRC security forces. Photo MONUSCO/Myriam Asmani While the Congolese Head of state, Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi, has declared a state of siege in the Ituri and North…
This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council USG DiCarlo briefs on the Resolution 1559 Under-Secretary-General Rosemary Dicarlo…
Earlier this week, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, travelled to four of the 10 South Sudanese states, as a start to his sub-national engagements - Northern and Western…
We are aware of reports that a Lebanese civilian was killed along the Blue Line near Kafer Kila today during a confrontation with the Israel Defense Forces. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col…
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The Secretary-General appeals to all parties to immediately cease the fighting in Gaza and Israel. The ongoing military escalation has caused great suffering and destruction. It has claimed scores of civilian lives, including…
Earlier this week, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, travelled to four of the 10 South Sudanese states, as a start to his sub-national engagements - Northern and Western Bahr El Ghazal, Warrap and Lakes. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS.
It’s been a busy month for Nicholas Haysom, the UN Secretary-General’s newly appointed Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of UNMISS. Since arriving in the world’s youngest nation on 25 April, Mr Haysom has…
A day-long forum, organized by the UNMISS Gender Unit in partnership with the state ministry for Gender, Children and Social Welfare in Yambio, Western Equatoria, drew some 50 participants from civil society organisations…
A day-long forum, organized by the UNMISS Gender Unit in partnership with the state ministry for Gender, Children and Social Welfare in Yambio, Western Equatoria, drew some 50 participants from civil society organisations, faith-based groups, local politicians and community members. The workshop aimed at strengthening women’s voices in decision-making within the political and social spectrum of the state. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
“As a woman, I am sure of one thing—if I don’t speak up, my voice shall never be heard. How can anybody be included if they aren’t heard?” asked Laetitia Benito, a participant at a women’s networking forum for durable peace…
In relation to reports of launch of rockets from south Lebanon into Israel, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col is in touch with both parties urging maximum restraint and to cooperate with UNIFIL…
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Mogadishu – The United Nations family in Somalia extends warm greetings to all Somalis on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and celebration of peace and hope. “The COVID-19 pandemic…
Ozer Sahoglu’s recent selection for Europe's Migration Team of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth is perhaps no coincidence. Since the age of 13, Ozer has been actively involved in peacebuilding activities…
Ozer Sahoglu’s recent selection for Europe's Regional Team of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth is perhaps no coincidence. Since the age of 13, Ozer has been actively involved in peacebuilding activities…