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From 14-15 November 2017, delegations from 79 countries met in Vancouver, Canada, to re-affirm their commitment to United Nations peacekeeping. For over sixty years, UN peacekeeping has served as the standard bearer of the…

New York/Vancouver, 15 November 2017 – A UN peacekeeper from South Africa was today awarded the United Nations’ Military Gender Advocate of the Year in Vancouver, Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Under…

NICOSIA, 7 Novemer 2017 - On 1 November 2017, Assistant Chief of Police Ann-Kristin Kvilekval of Norway began her duties as UNFICYP’s new Senior Police Advisor. She brings with her 26 years of policing experience and more…

NICOSIA, 3 November 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, along with a team visiting Cyprus to conduct a strategic review of UNFICYP, today paid…

Nicosia, 3 November 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, yesterday attended and made remarks at the 13th Annual Cyprus Summit, held at the…

NICOSIA, 30 October 2017 - Over the month of October, UNFICYP’s flight unit – UN Flight - underwent its scheduled rotation, with nine pilots and technicians completing their mission and returning to Argentina. In turn, nine…

Excellencies, distinguished guests, colleagues, friends, Thank you all for coming here this evening, as we celebrate one of the most important days on the UN’s global calendar. UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into…

NICOSIA, 19 October 2017 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, today attended the opening of a photographic exhibition, " Women in Conflict Zones", held at…

NICOSIA, 20 October 2017 – The UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) held its bi-annual UNPOL Medal Parade on 20 October, with UN Police personnel receiving UN medals in the service of peace. It was also the last Medal…

NICOSIA, 10 October 2017 - Through August and September, UNFICYP underwent its regular bi-annual rotation, during which the Force’s troop contributing countries rotate their contingents in Cyprus. On 23 August, Argentina-led…

NICOSIA, 2 October 2017 - As part of efforts to support peace building and peace education in Cyprus, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, yesterday attended a…

NICOSIA 26 September 2017 - As UNFICYP’s sectors and units undergo regular rotation, thorough training for incoming Military Observer and Liaison Officers (MOLO) and Sector Civil Affairs and Military Liaison Officers (SCAMLO)…