“Our Oceans, Our Future” The oceans make our home a blue planet. The oceans regulate climate, generate oxygen, and provide ecosystem services, energy and minerals. The life teeming below their surfaces and along the…
Monrovia – Over 200 persons, including students and teachers took part in a clean-up exercise in Monrovia at the weekend, as Liberia joined the international community to mark this year’s World Environmental Day. Members of…
29 May 2017 For nearly 70 years, UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the international community’s most effective investments in peace, security and prosperity. Demand for UN peacekeepers has risen steadily over the years…
Monrovia - On 17 May 2017 an open discussion forum on reforms within the Liberian security sector institutions and compliance with human rights standards was held at the University of Liberia. Sgt. Penenca Sakar, Adviser to…
Monrovia - On 18 May 2017, UNMIL supported the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in establishing its gender office. The inauguration ceremony was chaired by Assistant Minister of Justice for Administration and Public Safety Cllr…
Gbarnga, 18 May 2017 – UNMIL’s Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Mr. Waldemar Vrey today visited Gbarnga Bong County. At the opening of a three-day Judicial Retreat…
The UN Human Rights Office launched a new video as part of its Free & Equal campaign against homophobia and transphobia just three days ahead of IDAHOT. The new 2-minute video, “Faces”, celebrates the contributions that…
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT New York, 15 May 2017 [as delivered] Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Ladies and Gentlemen…