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UNFICYP marks UN day with youth champions for environment and peace

To mark the United Nations 75th anniversary on 24 October, the top United Nations official in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar, hosted an online meeting with UNFICYP Youth Champions for Environment and Peace and key environmental actors on the island to encourage awareness of

25 Oct 2020

Polymnia Glykeriou: A young woman with big aspirations for the environment in Cyprus

Polymnia Glykeriou is part of a group of 24 Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots who are working with UNFICYP to promote actions on environmental peacebuilding in Cyprus.

20 Oct 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

UNFICYP and Youth Champions roll up sleeves on World Cleanup Day

To mark World Cleanup Day, observed on 19 September, UNFICYP personnel including its Head of Mission, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, rolled up their sleeves together with the UNFICYP Youth Champions for Environment and Peace to clean up parts of the buffer zone.

19 Sep 2020

Mobile Force Reserve peacekeepers awarded for their service

Today, sixty-seven UNFICYP peacekeepers from the Mobile Force Reserve (MFR) Unit were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus. The medals were presented by the Force Commander, Major General Cheryl Pearce.

18 Sep 2020

British peacekeepers from Sector Two awarded for their service in Cyprus

On 1st September one hundred and two UNFICYP peacekeepers based in Sector Two were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus.

02 Sep 2020

Chilean peacekeepers depart from UNFICYP after years of contribution

Today, UNFICYP held a flag-lowering ceremony for Chile to pay tribute to the country for its dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus.

01 Sep 2020