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UNFICYP hosts forum to discuss gender-based online violence and ways to...
UNFICYP held a hybrid NGO Networking Forum at Ledra Palace Hotel to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign from 25 November until 10 December that...
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Peacebuilding in Divided Societies Programme 2023
Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning the fundamentals of negotiation and peacebuilding, and about the women, peace and security agenda? Then come join us for a hybrid programme of...
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UNFICYP welcomes Bangladesh and Indonesia in UNPOL flag-raising ceremony
UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Bangladesh and Indonesia at the United Nations Protected Area this morning. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP,...
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Barasa Daniel: How amazing was the “UN Youth Champions for Environment and...
Text from Daniel BarasaIt has been so long since I was free, felt at home, and did not worry about how others will misunderstand or think about me. I have met many activists and participated in several...
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UNFICYP's Force Commander delivers funds to organisations across the...
Today, UNFICYP's Force Commander, Major General Ingrid Gjerde met representatives of “The Kemal Saraçoğlu Foundation” and “The Friends of the Nicosia Children’s Home” at the Home for Cooperation in...
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Action for Peacekeeping: Digital transformation underway in UNFICYP
In December, UNFICYP became the first United Nations peacekeeping mission to receive enhanced situational awareness capabilities with the launch of the Unite Aware technical platform and redesign of...
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The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) announces itwill collect humanitarian assistance (clothing, blankets, food, water, etc.) from individuals and organizations in view of...
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Action for Peacekeeping: Inspiring women lead the way, using technology to...
Maria Trimithiotou has been working in UNFICYP since 1988. When she joined the engineering unit back then, the Mission barely made use of computers and most staff would depend on typewriters to prepare...
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Winds of Change: The first intercommunal sailing initiative inspires young...
Winds of Change is a project that aims to bring together the first intercommunal sailing team to sail around Cyprus. The project offers opportunities for young people from across the island to embark...
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Young Leaders in Action 2023 call for applications
Are you an individual or group aged 18–30 and interested in developing and implementing your project ideas on advancing gender equality and other issues that matter to you as young people in an...
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Anastasia Antoniou: Meeting people from diverse backgrounds contributes to...
A committed peace activist, Anastasia Antoniou is a young Greek Cypriot dedicated to peacebuilding and protecting the environment in Cyprus. She wanted to connect with like-minded people from across...
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Şadiye Işısal: The power of youth contributes to peace efforts on the island
Şadiye Işısal is a young Turkish Cypriot activist interested in conflict resolution and peacebuilding and is looking forward to the day when she will live in a united Cyprus. Living in Nicosia, the...
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Networking forum discusses future options for lasting peace in Cyprus
On 23 May, UNFICYP held a networking forum at Ledra Palace Hotel to discuss future options for lasting peace in and around Cyprus, including political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and...
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UNFICYP marks International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Every year, the UN marks the International Day of Peacekeepers, when we pay tribute to all the men and women who have served either as military, police or civilians and continue to serve in UN...
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UNFICYP hosts peacekeeper skills competition
United Nations peace operations work around the world to promote and maintain peace and security, despite facing innumerable challenges while delivering its mandate. In Cyprus, to ensure that...
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UNFICYP peacekeepers pledge to beat plastic pollution across the buffer zone...
More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled. In Cyprus, ahead of World...
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UN Police supports joint efforts to stop domestic violence across the divide...
According to statistics, there has been a significant rise in the incidence of domestic violence across the divide in Cyprus. Domestic violence and other violence against women can happen to anyone of...
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Diplomatic community visits buffer zone in the east part of the island
Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, accompanied by UNPOL Senior Police Advisor, Assistant Police Commissioner Satu Koivu, UNFICYP's Chief of Civil...
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UNFICYP peacekeepers pledge to donate blood and save lives on World Blood...
Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for...
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Working smarter together to keep the peace, UNFICYP military, police and...
United Nations Peacekeeping missions around the world help countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. They have unique strengths, including legitimacy, burden sharing, and an ability...
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