United Nations Police Officer Wafaa builds trust and enduring partnerships in Bentiu
BENTIU – Despite the searing heat, rising floodwaters, and insecurity that plagues residents in Bentiu, United Nations Police Officer, Wafaa Assri Sameeh Al-Goussous, remains serene. Whether on patrol, mentoring national police officers, or engaging with communities, her calm approach helps strengthen trust between law enforcement and civilians. With 13 years of experience as a police officer in Jordan, Wafaa’s career has spanned a wide range of…
UNMHA and OSESGY discuss transition arrangements in Hudaydah and Sana’a
UNMHA and OSESGY discuss transition arrangements in Hudaydah and Sana’a
Outgoing Force Commander hails effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping during farewell parade
JUBA – At a farewell parade that was both poignant and celebratory, the outgoing Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, lauded the bravery of troops serving under him while reaffirming the value and effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping. “UN Peacekeeping is as relevant today as it will be in the future to prevent conflict in the first place, and to protect civilians. From my…
UNIFIL donates vehicles, IT items to Lebanon’s security entities
As part of UNIFIL’s continued support to Lebanon’s security institutions in extending state authority in south Lebanon, the UN mission handed over this week a number of vehicles and information technology (IT) items to the country’s two security entities. While the mission handed over two buses to the Internal Security Forces (ISF) on 24 February, today’s donations to the Directorate of General Security included 32 vehicles, 114 information…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk addresses Human Rights Council on Afghanistan
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Thursday told the Human Rights Council in Geneva today: “ Afghanistan is a graveyard for human rights. The cascade of edicts and laws announced by the de facto authorities since coming to power in 2021 is having a crushing impact on the Afghan people, particularly women and girls.” These edicts are being codified into an ever wider de facto legal framework. “ A new decree, signed by the…
Ethiopian peacekeeper Tigist Ferede keeps the wheels of peace in motion in Western Equatoria
YAMBIO - Ethiopian peacekeeper, Tigist Ferede, is serving her country and the United Nations with pride. The 46-year-old is not on the frontline of patrols but is helping to keep peacekeepers safe and ready for every challenge they might encounter. In the busy, traditionally male-dominated, workshop of the Ethiopian battalion in Yambio, Western Equatoria, the steady hum of engines and clang of tools form the rhythm of her day. As a skilled…
Pastoralists and host communities in Mundri are resolving grievances through words not war
MUNDRI - In Mundri West, the changing seasons bring cattle — and with them, both opportunity and uncertainty. Each year, pastoralists migrate in search of water and grazing land. But as herds move across farmland and fishing areas, tensions rise with host communities. Competition over land and resources has too often turned into conflict. For one community member, what began as a simple mission of peace ended in tragedy. “I was on a mission to…
UNMISS improves skills of investigators ahead of mobile court deployment in Leer
LEER - “Peace and justice are paramount for our community.” Leer County Commissioner, General James Kuol Tap, set the tone for a specialized training for 50 traditional chiefs and 20 police officers from across southern Unity in how to investigate crimes, ensure human rights standards are adhered to, and that court proceedings flow smoothly. The five-day training by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, with support from Norway and the UN…
With a little support from UNMISS, hope springs again in a town once devastated by conflict
LEER – In the town of Leer, a silent revolution is underway. Once decimated during fierce fighting, the town is slowly rebuilding itself thanks to the resilience of its residents, and a little support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Patrols and engagement with local communities by UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana provide a sense of security; and an economic empowerment project implemented a few months ago that combined…
UNRCCA co-organizes workshop on strengthening Climate Security and Peacebuilding Capacities in Central Asia and Afghanistan
Closing of training course to combat misinformation and promote social cohesion. The young people learned how to spot dubious content, check sources and adopt a critical stance before sharing any information. They are 33…
The Future Leaders Mentorship Program, launched earlier in the year by UN Women and the University of Pristina, with support from UNMIK, did more than pair professionals with ambitious young women. It reshaped the way…
The Future Leaders Mentorship Program, launched earlier in the year by UN Women and the University of Pristina, with support from UNMIK, did more than pair professionals with ambitious young women. It reshaped the way…
Women in Unity State have spoken out about their persistent attempts to increase and make their participation in matters related to peace and security more effective and meaningful. Photos: Alexandre Marie Rose Fernande…
The Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) has launched a new client service tool for the administration of Uniformed Personnel benefits and entitlements. The tool called “Service Request App” was developed using Power BI and…
TRIPOLI – More than ten thousand people have completed UNSMIL’s online public poll, submitting their views on the best way to approach the political process to take Libya to elections. The Mission encourages all Libyans to…
UNPOL launches farming project at the Abyei detention facility On July 14, UNPOL launched a vegetable farming initiative at the Abyei detention facility targeting both detainees and members of the Community Protection…
On July 14, UNPOL launched a vegetable farming initiative at the Abyei detention facility targeting both detainees and members of the Community Protection Committee (CPC). The initiative is part of UNPOL’s ongoing efforts to…
On 12 July the AU convened the 4th Policy Session of the African Union’s Inter-Regional Knowledge Exchange (I-RECKE) on Early Warning and Conflict Prevention in Malabo, held on the margins of the 7th Mid-Year Coordination…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. USG DiCarlo visits Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide Under-Secretary-General for…
TRIPOLI – Thirty-four youth from across the south of Libya joined Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General Stephanie Koury in an online youth consultation Wednesday to discuss their opinions on the Advisory…