Rocrocdong – Climate shocks have costs beyond their direct visible impact as it is the case in places such as Bentiu, where flooding has forced communities to abandon their now-submerged villages and find what is likely to be permanent sanctuary in specially protected areas. In Western Bahr El Ghazal, increased deforestation had a more indirect impact, forcing cattle keepers to explore new routes during the migration season, with their journeys…
Bogotá, 6 March 2026. The Government of Japan announced a contribution of USD 4.5 million to support mine action efforts in Colombia through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This support will help strengthen the country’s institutional and operational capacities to address contamination from anti-personnel mines and other explosive devices in areas most affected by the armed conflict. The cooperation was formalized during a note…
New York / Brussels, 23 April 2026 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Sudan has received new funding from the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) to support mine action activities aimed at improving civilian safety, humanitarian access, and early recovery in conflict-affected areas of Sudan. The €3 million contribution will support the implementation of the 18-month project “Rebuilding Sudan: Mine…
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, briefed the UN Security Council on the latest developments in Libya from Tripoli.
22 April 2026 – As part of his continuing regional engagements, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Muscat, where he met with senior Omani officials to discuss the way forward for Yemen’s peace process amid evolving regional dynamics. The Special Envoy highlighted Oman’s crucial role in supporting dialogue and underscored the importance of regional support for the UN mediation process. The Special Envoy also…
TRIPOLI – For their third session: members of the Structured Dialogue’s Governance Track met for four days during April 13-16 to develop recommendations on unifying and strengthening the governance framework in Libya and identifying a path to inclusive elections. Members discussed ways to strengthen the constitutional and executive governance to overcome the current political bottleneck as well as local governance. Deputy Special Representative…
UNITY – Nyaluda Tut was detained for 15 days after being accused of theft and says she was tortured while in custody. The 26-year-old feels that her life has been saved after her case was dismissed by a mobile court held in Leer, southern Unity State. “Access to justice is vital for vulnerable people,” shares Nyaluda. “I encourage other women to report their cases and seek legal aid because too many suffer in silence and fear.” She is one of…
On 06 March, MINURSO celebrated Ghana’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Ghana marks its independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. Ghanaian men and…
1,500 detainees from the Ngaragba Central prison have been receiving full health care since February 22, 2023. This is part of a project implemented by MINUSCA in the prisons of the Central African Republic (CAR). " Health is…
1,500 detainees from the Ngaragba Central prison have been receiving full health care since February 22, 2023. This is part of a project implemented by MINUSCA in the prisons of the Central African Republic (CAR). " Health is…
It was agreed at a meeting between the Trilateral Mechanism and the High Committee for Justice and Transitional Justice (comprised of the civil society coalition, national experts, and signatories of the Framework Agreement)…
On 06 March, MINURSO celebrated Ghana’s National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Ghana marks its independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. Ghanaian men and…
On 02 March 2023, MINURSO launched activities celebrating IWD, this year being celebrated under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. In the presence of Chief of Mission Support Veneranda…
On 02 March 2023, MINURSO launched activities celebrating IWD, this year being celebrated under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. In the presence of Chief of Mission Support Veneranda…
Olive oil tasting can be as intense and serious as wine tasting. Colour, texture, smell, viscosity, clarity and much more determine the quality level of extra virgin olive oil. In order to learn the necessary techniques to…
Olive oil tasting can be as intense and serious as wine tasting. Colour, texture, smell, viscosity, clarity and much more determine the quality level of extra virgin olive oil. In order to learn the necessary techniques to…
This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Special Representative Bathily announces High-Level Panel to support Libyan elections…
At a recent workshop in Panyume, South Sudan, facilitated by UNMISS, tackled tough topics - sexual and gender-based violence, intercommunal conflict, human rights and the role of citizens in upcoming elections. The consensus…
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “Peace is vital for a calm, prosperous, and safe life,” says Joseph Jame, Chief of Panyume payam, an administrative division located within Morobo county of South Sudan’s Central Equatoria state. As this…