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Head of Mission holds bilateral meeting with leaders from both communities
Today, the top United Nations official in Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, held bilateral meetings with the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Ersin Tatar,...
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UNFICYP brings together local NGOs to discuss religion on the island
Today, UNFICYP Civil Affairs Section facilitated an the first online NGO networking session of the year, which featured a discussion on Religion in Cyprus. The session was led by the Senior Research...
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SRSG Spehar talks about highlights of 2020
In October 2020, UNFICYP launched the first edition of Outloud, the Mission’s podcast to talk about its mandate as well as its initiatives on the island. In the December edition, we featured an...
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An interview with UNFICYP’s Force Medical Officer, Gábor Kolonics
In times of COVID-19, the challenges facing peacekeeping missions around the world have multiplied, the health crisis has highlighted the key role of our medical teams in ensuring peacekeepers remain...
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Civil Affairs Section brings together NGOs from across the island
Today, UNFICYP Civil Affairs Section hosted the second NGO networking meeting of the year. The virtual meeting had the participation of more than 20 civil society representatives from across the island...
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World Water Day photo contest: The value of water: What does water mean to you?
U.S. Embassy Cyprus, the Technical Committee on the Environment, and the United Nations in Cyprus (UNFICYP and OSASG-Cyprus) take pleasure in announcing a Youth Photo Contest in honor of World Water...
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The UN Secretary-General message on World Water Day
This year’s World Water Day, with the theme “Valuing water”, asks: What does water mean to me? The value of water is profound and complex. There is no aspect of sustainable development that does not...
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Major General Ingrid Gjerde of Norway - Force Commander of the United Nations...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Ingrid Gjerde of Norway as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus...
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Photo contest: The value of water: What does water mean to you?
U.S. Embassy Cyprus, the Technical Committee on the Environment, and the United Nations in Cyprus (UNFICYP and OSASG-Cyprus) are extending and expanding the Youth Photo Contest in honor of World Water...
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Embracing mental health during COVID-19
From 12 to 16 April, UNFICYP is organizing a mental health awareness campaign to support its staff in coping with the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light. The campaign is focused on...
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UNFICYP brings NGOs from across the island to discuss mental health
This afternoon, UNFICYP held the monthly NGO networking session with representatives from several civil society organisations from across the island on mental health and wellness and the importance of...
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UNFICYP raises Finnish flag
UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Finland this morning, an event that was dedicated to pay tribute to the country’s dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus. The...
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Young Cypriots come together to discuss innovative business ideas
Young people are coming together and collaborating to tackle environmental and social problems with creative business ideas in Cyprus.The Famagusta Students Together, an entrepreneurship programme...
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UNFICYP awards UNPOL peacekeepers for their service for peace
Thirty-one UNFICYP peacekeepers from 11 contingents of the UN Police (UNPOL) were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus, in a ceremony held at the UN headquarters in Nicosia today....
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Transcript of Press Conference by the United Nations Secretary-General...
Geneva, Switzerland The Secretary-General: Ladies and gentlemen of the media, thank you very much for your presence. At the moment in which we conclude the 5+1 talks on Cyprus here in Geneva, I want...
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Nurettin Karayegen: A student and avid photographer who turns to...
Nurettin Karayegen is part of a group of young Turkish and Greek Cypriot students who participates in an entrepreneurship programme entitled ‘Famagusta Students Together’, which students from both...
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Olga Kyirakoudi: An aspiring barrister in human rights law seizes the...
Olga Kyriakoudi is part of a group of young Turkish and Greek Cypriot students who participates in an entrepreneurship programme entitled ‘Famagusta Students Together’, whereby students from both...
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Olga Kyriakoudi: An aspiring barrister in human rights law seizes the...
Olga Kyriakoudi is part of a group of young Turkish and Greek Cypriot students who participates in an entrepreneurship programme entitled ‘Famagusta Students Together’, whereby students from both...
View ArticlePeacebuilding in divided societies workshops
Are you aged between 23-30 and enthusiastic in making a change in your community and in being active in peacebuilding? If yes, then these workshops are for you!As part of UNFICYP’s efforts to...
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Ozer Sahoglu: Empowering young people to advocate for a brighter Cyprus
Ozer Sahoglu’s recent selection for Europe's Migration Team of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth is perhaps no coincidence. Since the age of 13, Ozer has been actively involved in...
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