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UNFICYP peacekeeper presented with UN military Gender Advocate Award

We are proud of UNFICYP peacekeeper, Lt Col Sunny Kara from the UK who was presented with the UN Military Gender Advocate award by the Head of Mission, Elizabeth Spehar and the Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Cheryl Pearce at a special ceremony held at UNFICYP HQ today.

02 Jun 2020

Top UN official in Cyprus salutes UNPOL officers ahead of International Peacekeepers Day

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, on 27 May presided over a Medal Presentation ceremony for United Nations Police in Cyprus.

29 May 2020

The power of communication: enabling sector two to do its job

By Lance Corporal (LCpl) Jemma Couchman

28 May 2020

Keeping the peace and maintaining the force

By Lance Corporal (LCpl) Louisa Murphy.

28 May 2020

International Day of Biodiversity

Today is International Day of Biodiversity! As we encroach on nature and deplete vital habitats, increasing numbers of species are at risk. That includes humanity and the future we want.

22 May 2020

Apply now to become a UNFICYP Youth Champion - Environment & Peace

“No country, no community, is able to solve the complex problems of our world alone.

22 May 2020

Statement on crossing points

UNFICYP welcomes today’s discussion between the leaders and their decision to ease restrictions at the crossing points.

We stand ready to assist the sides and the bi-communal Technical Committee on health on the way forward as the situation allows.

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21 May 2020

Women health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 response

Meet Marilena, a nurse who works in a public hospital in Nicosia and a married mother with a two-year-old child.While most people are sheltering at home during the health crisis, healthcare workers remain on the frontline of responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

21 May 2020