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Ozer Sahoglu’s recent selection for Europe's Migration Team of the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth is perhaps no coincidence. Since the age of 13, Ozer has been actively involved in peacebuilding activities…
Are you aged between 23-30 and enthusiastic in making a change in your community and in being active in peacebuilding? If yes, then these workshops are for you! As part of UNFICYP’s efforts to strengthen women’s perspectives…
Olga Kyriakoudi is part of a group of young Turkish and Greek Cypriot students who participates in an entrepreneurship programme entitled ‘Famagusta Students Together’, whereby students from both communities came together to…
Nurettin Karayegen is part of a group of young Turkish and Greek Cypriot students who participates in an entrepreneurship programme entitled ‘Famagusta Students Together’, which students from both communities to discuss…
Thirty-one UNFICYP peacekeepers from 11 contingents of the UN Police (UNPOL) were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus, in a ceremony held at the UN headquarters in Nicosia today. The medals were…
UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Finland this morning, an event that was dedicated to pay tribute to the country’s dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus. The Finnish Ambassador Harri…
This afternoon, UNFICYP held the monthly NGO networking session with representatives from several civil society organisations from across the island on mental health and wellness and the importance of inner peace during the…
From 12 to 16 April, UNFICYP is organizing a mental health awareness campaign to support its staff in coping with the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light. The campaign is focused on the general awareness of…
Young people are coming together and collaborating to tackle environmental and social problems with creative business ideas in Cyprus. The Famagusta Students Together, an entrepreneurship programme supported by UNFICYP…
U.S. Embassy Cyprus, the Technical Committee on the Environment, and the United Nations in Cyprus (UNFICYP and OSASG-Cyprus) are extending and expanding the Youth Photo Contest in honor of World Water Day. The contest will…
In March, Doros Theodorou completed 25 years of service for UNFICYP. He joined the Mission as a warehouse keeper in the UN Protected Area in 1996 and made significant contributions since his first day on the job. In 2009 he…
To mark International Women’s Day this year, UNFICYP held a discussion with more than 30 young Cypriots from across the island to hear their views on issues related to women and youth agency and empowerment, the impact of…