Bor communities mark International Women’s Day amid rising violence
JONGLEI – “Today is the perfect example of women’s empowerment with so many of us coming together from different ethnicities, locations and experiences. Such occasions give us the opportunity to come together to shape a more peaceful, prosperous future” said Akur Magot, a women’s representative. Akur, a mother of five, has taken a rare day off her usual fishing and farming activities to participate in the International Women’s Day celebration…
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"Further escalation benefits no one," USG DiCarlo tells Security Council on the situation in Lebanon
Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo Remarks to the Security Council on the situation in Lebanon New York, 11 March 2025 Mister President, Amid an already devastating escalation in the Middle East, the decision by Hizbullah to attack Israel on 2 March has again drawn Lebanon into a conflict it neither sought nor can afford. In violation of Security Council resolution 1701, Hizbullah has since fired…
The United Nations strongly condemns the escalation of violence that caused the death of a UN staff member and two other civilians in Goma
Kinshasa, 11 March 2026 – The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Acting Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and UN Designated Official for Security, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, strongly condemns the escalation of violence observed on Wednesday morning in Goma, notably involving the use of attack…
In Ituri, MONUSCO and its partners are strengthening women’s involvement in peacebuilding.
To support the efforts of the authorities, peacekeepers in Gina brought together women to discuss education, culture and health.
Report of the Secretary-General: The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security
NEW YORK - The latest quarterly report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations in the country is now available. Report by the Secretary-General: The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security
Mine Action in support of the implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda - 10th anniversary of the YPS agenda
Testimony from Amélia Sobola Luandima, Lawyer and Marking Expert, National Commission for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (CNC-ALPC), Central Logistics Base of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Kinshasa. Since 2024, I have been working in the field of weapons marking - a crucial role in strengthening justice, security, and the traceability of weapons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Every day, I help secure these…
UNIFIL peacekeepers help civilians move to safety
At the request of the municipality of Alma Shaab in southwestern Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers facilitated the movement of dozens of civilians to safety this morning. The peacekeepers helped about 80 civilians move out of UNIFIL’s area of operations in accordance with its protection of civilians mandate and in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The operation took about two and a half hours. Since…
UNIFIL peacekeepers meet civilians waiting to be evacuated.
Growing hope – prison farms in South Sudan solve more than just food shortages
TEREKEKA – It is a mercilessly humid day in Central Equatoria. But for peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), it’s another opportunity to find solutions to the many challenges that communities across the country face. A patrol from the UN Peacekeeping mission winds its way through dusty roads, stopping at checkpoints. Inside the cars are uniformed and military personnel who are bound for Terekeka county…
Prison hygiene: MONUSCO and UNFPA help restore dignity to women in detention in Bunia
A sensitization session on personal hygiene and mental health in detention was organized at the central prison of Bunia.
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Colombia
The Secretary-General congratulates the Colombian people for their peaceful participation on 8 March.
As part of UNMIK’s COVID-19 relief programme providing assistance to communities across Kosovo, the Mission donated 200 boxes containing fabrics and sewing supplies to four women-led NGOs, including: Community Development…
“We are going to protect our staff so that they can better protect the Central African Republic and its most vulnerable population,” declared the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Humanitarian…
“We are going to protect our staff so that they can better protect the Central African Republic and its most vulnerable population,” declared the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Humanitarian…
UNMISS engineering troops are rehabilitating roads across the country, also in Jonglei State. Photos: Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS A much-improved road from Bor to the capital Juba is great, but to make the most it, feeder roads…
A much-improved road from Bor to the capital Juba is great, but to make the most it, feeder roads must also be in decent condition. Engineering peacekeepers from South Korea are working on making that happen. “This is a great…
The first roundtable discussion on peaceful coexistence organized by UNMISS between communities living in Kapoeta took place recently in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. “As citizens of Eastern Equatoria, we…
Mogadishu – The African Union (AU), Canada, Denmark, European Union (EU), Finland, France, Germany, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United…
UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Finland this morning, an event that was dedicated to pay tribute to the country’s dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus. The Finnish Ambassador Harri…
UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Finland this morning, an event that was dedicated to pay tribute to the country’s dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus. The Finnish Ambassador Harri…
“As citizens of Eastern Equatoria, we must leave our differences behind and embrace a unified identity because we are now one state,” said Davidika Ikai, a women’s leader from Torit. Ms. Ikai was speaking at a roundtable…
Source: UN News Governments and people across the 13 nations continue to show resilience and determination in the face of the global crisis, Special Envoy Huang Xia said, while congratulating those who have begun vaccinations…
This afternoon, UNFICYP held the monthly NGO networking session with representatives from several civil society organisations from across the island on mental health and wellness and the importance of inner peace during the…