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UNPOL peacekeepers awarded for their service in Cyprus

To mark the last day of the United Nations Police Week, eleven UNFICYP peacekeepers from the UN Police (UNPOL) were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus, in a ceremony held at the UN Headquarters

06 Nov 2020

UNFICYP peacekeepers recognized for their service in Cyprus

In September and October, UNFICYP underwent its bi-annual rotation, during which the Force’s troop contributing countries rotate their contingents on the island.

16 Oct 2020

UN DSASG holds bilateral meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader

The Deputy Special Adviser (DSASG) / Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, held her first, bilateral meeting with Mr. Ersin Tatar as the Turkish Cypriot leader today.

12 Nov 2020

We stand united for the elimination of violence against women

Lieutenant Colonel Zaka Ullah

UNFICYP Military Gender Focal Person

25 Nov 2020

UNFICYP awards peacekeepers for their service for peace

Fourteen UNFICYP peacekeepers were awarded for their service for peace in Cyprus in a medal presentation ceremony held at the Mission’s headquarters in Nicosia today.

15 Dec 2020

Peacekeepers honoured at UNFICYP’s winter medal parade

135 UN peacekeepers were honoured for their service for peace in Cyprus at UNFICYP’s winter medal parade which took place on 16 and 17 December. The Special Representative of Secretary General and Head of Mission, Ms.

17 Dec 2020

UNFICYP bids farewell to Force Commander Major General Cheryl Peace

Today, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) underwent a transfer of authority ceremony of Force Commander Major General Cheryl Pearce to the Mission’s Chief of Staff Colonel Neil Wright at the completion of her 2-year term.

31 Dec 2020

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.

14 Jan 2021

UNFICYP bids farewell to Force Commander Major General Cheryl Peace

Today, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) underwent a transfer of authority ceremony of Force Commander Major General Cheryl Pearce to the Mission’s Chief of Staff Colonel Neil Wright at the completion of her 2-year term.

31 Dec 2020

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