Top UN official welcomes third member of the Committee on Missing Persons in...
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Mr. Colin Stewart, welcomes the arrival of Mr. Pierre Gentile, who assumed today his responsibilities as the new UN Third Member of the...
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UN empowers dozens of new Youth champions, from across the divide, for...
In early October, the UN in Cyprus welcomed the new group of UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace, who joined the 4th edition of the programme on the island. The group of 24 young people from...
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Veterans from around the world visit UNFICYP to mark 60 years in the service...
This week, UNFICYP welcomed Canadian, Finnish, and Swedish veterans who served in Cyprus since the Mission was established in 1964. This year, the Mission is marking 60 years in service of peace in...
View ArticleUNFICYP's response to farming incident in Deryneia
Farming near the ceasefire lines inside the UN buffer zone is strictly prohibited and risks provoking tensions. No farmer is ever granted permission to work near the ceasefire lines, such actions...
View ArticleThe UN Secretary-General message for New Year 2025
New York, 31 December 2024Throughout 2024, hope has been hard to find. Wars are causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement. Inequalities and divisions are rife — fueling tensions and mistrust....
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Young Cypriots gather to discuss gender equality ahead of International...
On 4 March, young women and men from across the divide gathered in Ledra Palace Hotel to engage in a dialogue on gender bias and explore innovative ideas to advance women's rights across the island....
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Ioanna Phanaris: Bridging Communities, One Toy at a Time
In a world where youth voices are often sidelined, the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace program shines as a powerful example of what happens when young people are given the opportunity to...
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Upcycling Peace: Metça Kemancıoğlu’s Journey as a UN Youth Champion for...
In the heart of Nicosia, where the city is shaped by both history and hope, Metça Kemancıoğlu has been quietly weaving threads of environmental awareness and peacebuilding into the fabric of his...
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A Voice for Peace and Nature: Eleftherios Charalambous and the UN Youth...
Young Cypriot activist, Eleftherios Charalambous is making waves through his passionate commitment to environmental protection and peacebuilding. As a participant in the UN Youth Champions for...
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Halef Kurt: Bridging Peace and Sustainability as a UN Youth Champion
Halef Kurt, a Cypriot peace activist, is helping shape a vision for a more peaceful and sustainable Cyprus. As one of the UN Youth Champions, Halef represents a generation committed to dismantling...
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