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UN Flight personnel receive medals in the service of peace

A small UN Flight hangar at the abandoned Nicosia International Airport once more offered its shade for a UN Flight Medal Parade on 11 May 2016.

11 May 2016

Bicommunal ‘Education for a Culture of Peace’ event brings youth together for a day of fun & inspiration

More than 200 children participated in a bi-communal ‘Education for a Culture of Peace’ event on 7 May at the Ledra Palace Hotel organised by the Post Research Institute and the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research and funded by the European Union.

10 May 2016

UN Women delegation visits Cyprus

From 5-6 May 2016, Ms. Ingibjorg Solrun Gisladottir, UN Women’s Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and Representative to Turkey, undertook a visit to Cyprus to lend her organisation’s support to local efforts to promote women’s rights on the island.

09 May 2016

UNFICYP delivers humanitarian supplies to Maronite communities

On 26 April 2016, UNFICYP made its regular delivery of humanitarian supplies from the Republic of Cyprus to the Maronite communities of Kormakitis and neighbouring villages.

06 May 2016

UNPOL officers awarded medals in the service of peace

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus, Ms. Lisa Buttenheim, on 6 May presided over the last UNPOL Medal Parade under her tenure as Head of UNFICYP.

06 May 2016

Youth and diplomats discuss young people's role in peacebuilding in Cyprus

The First Diplomat and Youth Gala Dinner successfully took place at the Chateau Status in Nicosia on 9 April 2016 under the theme of: "The Participation of the Youth in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution in Cyprus".

09 Apr 2016

Towards a mine-free Cyprus

Mine action is critical for an effective humanitarian response in conflict and post-conflict situations. This is a central message of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on this year’s International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.

04 Apr 2016

President of the European Parliament visits the Committee on Missing Persons Laboratory

Today, the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz, visited the CMP anthropological laboratory and met with CMP Members and the Committee’s Greek and Turkish Cypriot scientists. President Schulz was briefed by the three Members, Ms. Küçük, Mr. Nestoros and Mr.

29 Mar 2016

Panel Discussion urges more involvement of women in peacebuilding

Without significant input from women in peacebuilding, the Cyprus peace process can only partially achieve its goals, speakers at a panel discussion to mark International Women’s Day said on 10 March.

10 Mar 2016

Russian police officers join UNFICYP's ranks

On 8 March 2016, the Russian flag was raised at UNFICYP HQ as the first ever Russian deployment commenced their duties with the Mission. The deployment includes three female police officers who will join UNFICYP's police component.

08 Mar 2016

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