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KANDAHAR - The importance of the rights of Afghan women and girls was the central theme of a series of UN-backed street-theatre performances in the southern province of Kandahar this week. Part of the 16 Days of Activism…
On Wednesday 7 December the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) handed over the newly renovated secondary school in Cueibet, west of Rumbek. The renovation was done as a Quick Impact Project, to improve access to…
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On 5 December 2016, to commemorate International Volunteers Day, UNAMID peacekeepers joined United Nations volunteers across Darfur in a series of activities aimed at supporting local communities. Working under the theme…
A South Sudanese Youth activist is calling for the creation of Peer to Peer HIV support groups in South Sudan, on World Aids Day. Peer to Peer support has already gained ground in Maridi, where HIV health workers are…
Following the briefing on 6 December by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Martin Kobler, the Members of the Security Council reiterated their support for his efforts and those of the United Nations Support…
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The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of the continuation of the mediation led by the Conférence épiscopale des églises du Congo (Catholic Church - CENCO), to achieve a more inclusive consensus on the holding of…
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Thirty-two-year-old Ibrahim Dahir Hussein was one of the Somali youth who had lost hope in the country’s politics. He was tired of hearing old politicians repeat that youth are the future leaders, yet no action was being…
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SRSG Zahir Tanin welcomed Ambassador Mr Didier Chabert of France at UNMIK Headquarters on 5 December 2016. The SRSG and Ambassador discussed a wide range of topics in relation to Kosovo, including political developments and…
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KUNDUZ - Raising awareness about gender-based violence, and strategies to eliminate it, was the aim of a series of UN-backed radio debates in the country’s northeastern provinces. Supported by the UN Assistance Mission in…
On 7 December, UNMISS peacekeepers are standing up together to create a bold, visible force for a gender-equal world, organizing the “He for She” pledge ceremony and acknowledging the importance of gender equality, as part of…
Yesterday (6 December) the South Korean Engineering contingent in Bor welcomed 50 hopeful South Sudanese trainees, eager to pick up practical skills at their research and vocational training centre. Participants will attend…
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On 1 December 2016, to equip prison officers with knowledge regarding international standards and best practices related to the treatment and care of prisoners, UNAMID's Rule of Law Section, in collaboration with the State…