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For Kosovo-Egyptian woman Albana Raishtaj, it’s been a long journey – from being forced to drop out of school at the age of 14 to giving inspirational talks on her role as a self-made businesswoman. “I was denied education…
Thousands joined in the fun when UNMISS organized a multicultural festival in Gueri near Juba. Attendees were treated to updates on South Sudan's peace process as well. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS JUBA – Against a backdrop…
At an UNMISS workshop in Bor, journalists, human rights defenders and others recently discussed their roles in the public electoral debate. Photos: David Awuou Majak/UNMISS JONGLEI – As the world’s youngest nation prepares…
Thousands joined in the fun when UNMISS organized a multicultural festival in Gueri near Juba. Attendees were treated to updates on South Sudan's peace process as well. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
JUBA – Against a backdrop of grey skies and drizzle, the contrast was both welcome and stark when 30 different cultural groups rocked up in Gueri, instruments in tow, to indulge in a vibrant expression of unity likely to be…
At an UNMISS workshop in Bor, journalists, human rights defenders and others recently discussed their roles in the public electoral debate. Photos: David Awuou Majak/UNMISS
JONGLEI – As the world’s youngest nation prepares for elections expected to take place in 2024, enhancing civic political space and the safety of civil society actors was the focus of a four-day training facilitated by the…
On 4 July 2023, the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) to strengthen their collaboration and…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union (AU) and Head of UNOAU, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga (second row, 1st from left), stressed the importance of solidarity within the sub-region and with other regions of the continent "following the example of the Quadripartite on the crisis in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo," which recently took place in Luanda. Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Gabon
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At the 23 rd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on 1 July, in Libreville, the United Nations encouraged member countries to provide this sub-regional…
KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan issued today its Strategic Framework for Afghanistan for the period 2023-2025, outlining the priorities of the organization in support of the Afghan people. The UN Strategic Framework…
On 3 July, the AUC in Partnership with the Egyptian Government and the EU Office to the AU hosted the Second Africa Dialogue on Counter Terrorism with the theme “Tracking Progress: Assessing the Implementation of Malabo…
The DSRSG/RC/HC Ms. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, speaking to Talal Al-Haj of Al-Arabiya.
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"The current conflict in Sudan is having a devastating consequence on civilians with hundreds killed and thousands injured", according to the Deputy Special Representative for Sudan at the United Nations Integrated Transition…
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Mogadishu – On the occasion of the 63 rd anniversary of Somalia’s independence, the United Nations congratulates the people of Somalia and praises their commitment towards building a better future. “On behalf of the UN family…
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This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Wennesland briefs Security Council on situation in the Middle East, warns of erosion…