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UN Peacekeeping Chief Affirms Empowering Women in...

The UN peacekeeping chief reaffirms the essential role of women in promoting peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts and stresses that prioritising women's empowerment in the military remains critical....

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Sudan and Leading Rebel Group Commence Peace Negot...

New Peace Talks Commence in East Africa as South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Facilitates Discussions between Sudanese Government and SPLM-North to End Long-Standing Conflict

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The 2021 Sydney Peace Prize is granted to the "Ulu...

According to the judges, the "Uluru Statement from the Heart," written four years ago, is a compelling and significant step towards reconciliation in Australia. The judges praised the statement for of...

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Jenny Lorentzen leads discussion on Women, Peace a...

Jenny Lorentzen oversaw a digital discussion titled "Mandate to Mission: Real Life Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Mali" on Monday, May 24th.

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UN Chief expresses concern over Mali crisis as Sec...

On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council held a closed-door meeting to address the disruption of Mali's transitional government, which occurred when the leader of last August's military coup...

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Women in peacekeeping - A growing force

In societies where men typically dominate, female peacekeepers serve as exemplary figures who inspire women and girls to advocate for their own rights and become active participants in the pursuit of...

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Video message by the Secretary-General commemorati...

The COVID-19 pandemic serves as a tragic reminder of the interconnectedness of our world. It highlights the pressing need for tangible multilateral solutions that prioritise collective action across b...

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UN Envoy Commends New National Government in Libya...

Following years of political inactivity and internal strife in Libya, the top UN envoy has praised the newly established national government as a positive step towards achieving lasting peace through...

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