UN Peacekeeping

📅Sunday, July 27 @ 6PM EDT | Central Park, NYC @SummerStage will feature poet @Alhan_islam, the @UN's first Global Advocate for Peace & Security, as she opens for Nigerian 🇳🇬 icon @Femiakuti . 👉 ow.ly/IruG50WoBWT #WomenPeaceSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity @UNDPPA

#ClimateChange can increase the risk of conflict, undermining peacebuilding efforts. Learn how the Climate Security Mechanism supports @UN peacekeeping operations to assess, reduce & manage climate-relates security risks 👉 un.org/climatesecurit… @UNEP @UNDPPA @UNDPClimate

We are pleased to announce the designation of Maryam Bukar Hassan (@Alhan_islam) as @UN Global Advocate for Peace. She will contribute to efforts to advance the WPS & YPS agendas, highlighting women’s and youth leadership in building sustainable peace. 🔗un.org/en/isotope-art…

Renowned spoken word artist, poet & peace advocate, Maryam Bukar Hassan 🇳🇬, was today officially designated as the @UN Global Advocate for Peace. In her new role, she will advance the UN’s peace efforts through storytelling & public speaking ➡️ ow.ly/v3Zx50WvqAz

As he retires from @UN Peacekeeping, I wish to thank Colin Stewart for his stellar leadership & service. From Timor-Leste to Western Sahara & more recently at the helm of @UN_CYPRUS, I salute Stewart's commitment to peace & wish him the best in his future endeavors. @CanadaUN

Conflict often destroys schools, clinics & roads - threatening safety & security & harming communities. @UN peacekeepers, including engineers & medics, help rebuild what's lost Learn how our Quick Impact Projects support communities after war & disaster 👉peacekeeping.un.org/en/quick-impac…

In #SouthSudan🇸🇸, many youth lack access to education & jobs but change is underway. In Bor, #SouthKorea🇰🇷 peacekeepers gave 3-month vocational training to young women & men. In Akobo, 100+ youth, mostly women, gained skills through a @unmissmedia -funded initiative. @ROK_Mission

RDC : l’ONU condamne la résurgence des violences en Ituri et au Nord-Kivu @MONUSCO I @UNPeacekeeping news.un.org/fr/story/2025/…

.@UNpeacekeeping is a vital investment in global peace and security, and key to achieving #SDG16 of the #GlobalGoals. Thank you, peacekeepers, for your service and sacrifice. buff.ly/Um3YJxL #ServingForPeace #A4P #SDGs

Recently, #CAR🇨🇫 marked #MandelaDay2025. With @UN_CAR support, the national prison administration led activities in detention centers with entrepreneurship trainings, literacy classes & free medical consultations, promoting rights & dignity. @UN_OROLSI ➡️peacekeeping.un.org/en/behind-bars…

#MONUSCO strongly condemns the resurgence of violence in Djugu Territory and deadly #ADF attacks in #Ituri and #NorthKivu.⤵️ monusco.unmissions.org/sites/default/…

🚨 Just launched: the #Youth2030 2025 Progress Report. This 5th edition captures how the UN system is delivering on its promise to work with and for young people — and where more action is needed. 🌍📊 A thread 🧵⬇️

USG Christian Saunders, together with #UNFICYP's Force Commander, Edenebat Baatsuri, and the Mission' Senior Advisor, Aderemi Adekoya, held a meeting with @UNPOL and military Sector Commanding Officers to discuss mechanisms to improve the @UN response to sexual exploitation and…

From Gender & Community Policing to frontline operations, our peacekeepers @UNISFA_1 are not just maintaining peace — they’re building it with the people. By engaging communities, addressing local concerns, and empowering all voices — especially women — we’re ensuring safety,…

In the #DRC🇨🇩, human rights defender @LusengeJ urges continued collaboration between civil society & @MONUSCO in helping prevent sexual exploitation & abuse by @UN personnel & ensuring meaningful support for survivors. #HonouringOurValues #VictimsRightsFirst @UNHumanRights

For #MandelaDay2025, the prison administration & @UN_CAR held football and board game activities in prisons across #CAR 🇨🇫. These events support detainees' well-being and social reintegration. Learn more on the Nelson Mandela Rules ➡️ peacekeeping.un.org/en/behind-bars… @UN_OROLSI

Coming up at @capitalone @cpfnyc #SummerStage! Don’t miss out as @femiakuti & The Positive Force take over Central Park with dead prez, @elida_almeida15, Rich Medina, and @Alhan_islam for a FREE show on Sunday, July 27. Doors open at 5PM! cityparksfoundation.org/events/femi-ku…

In his address to @UN Security Council, ASG Khiari urged both Israel & Syria to uphold the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement. @UNDOF continues to monitor, patrol & report on the area of separation & the ceasefire line as per its mandate. More 👉 news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

Learning new skills can help prisoners better reintegrate into communities after their sentence. @UN_CAR supports the Ngaragba Prison Administration in #CAR 🇨🇫 by providing vocational training (sewing, carpentry, mechanics & more) to young detainees. @UN_OROLSI #MandelaDay2025

« La MINUSCA nous aide à reprendre nos vies » : Une victime d’exploitation et d’abus sexuels commis par des membres du personnel de la #MINUSCA témoigne de sa détermination à « se relancer » après avoir suivi deux formations proposées par la Mission