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Secretary-General appoints Mr. Khassim Diagne of Senegal as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Khassim Diagne of Senegal as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

03 Sep 2025

Apply now to become a UN Youth Champion for Environment and Peace!

Are you 18 to 30 years old and want to learn about environmental peacebuilding?

20 Jun 2025

UNFICYP gathers Cypriots from across the divide to discuss bicommunal investments

On 16 June, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), in collaboration with the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Centre, successfully hosted an insightful event on bicommunal economic cooperation and joint investments at the Ledra Palace Hotel.

17 Jun 2025

UNFICYP hosts discussion on collaborative efforts to address water scarcity in Cyprus ahead of World Environment Day

On June 2, 50 participants gathered in Ledra Palace Hotel inside the UN buffer zone, to join a conversation facilitated by UNFICYP and environment experts on water scarcity affecting the island.

04 Jun 2025

UNFICYP honours women and men who serve in Cyprus on International Day of UN Peacekeepers

This morning, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, accompanied by UNFICYP’s senior leadership and peacekeepers from its military, police, and civilian components, held a solemn event at the Ledra Palace Hotel to pay tribute to the work of peacekeepers in C

29 May 2025

UNFICYP peacekeepers demonstrate agility during skills competition

On 27 May, just before International Day of Peacekeepers this week, UNFICYP held a skills competition organized to ensure that peacekeepers remain agile and ready to deploy at short notice.

28 May 2025

Halef Kurt: Bridging Peace and Sustainability as a UN Youth Champion

Halef Kurt, a Cypriot peace activist, is helping shape a vision for a more peaceful and sustainable Cyprus.

08 May 2025

A Voice for Peace and Nature: Eleftherios Charalambous and the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace

Young Cypriot activist, Eleftherios Charalambous is making waves through his passionate commitment to environmental protection and peacebuilding.

08 May 2025

Upcycling Peace: Metça Kemancıoğlu’s Journey as a UN Youth Champion for Environment and Peace

In the heart of Nicosia, where the city is shaped by both history and hope, Metça Kemancıoğlu has been quietly weaving threads of environmental awareness and peacebuilding into the fabric of his community.

02 May 2025

Ioanna Phanaris: Bridging Communities, One Toy at a Time

In a world where youth voices are often sidelined, the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace program shines as a powerful example of what happens when young people are given the opportunity to lead, connect, and act.

02 May 2025

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