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Today, sixty-seven UNFICYP peacekeepers from the Mobile Force Reserve (MFR) Unit were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus. The medals were presented by the Force Commander, Major General Cheryl Pearce…

On 1st September one hundred and two UNFICYP peacekeepers based in Sector Two were awarded medals for their contributions to peace in Cyprus. The medals were presented by the Force Commander, Major General Cheryl Pearce, at…

Today, UNFICYP held a flag-lowering ceremony for Chile to pay tribute to the country for its dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus. The event was attended by peacekeepers who were last deployed…

On 26 August, 41 Slovak peacekeepers from Sector Four were awarded for their contributions to the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. The event took place in their headquarters, in Famagusta. UNFICYP’s Force Commander, Major…

This week an online discussion for young people was organized by the Xenion High School in Paralimni, the ‘ Famagusta Avenue Garage’ in Deryneia and GIGEM (Kyrenia Youth and Resources Centre) with the support of the United…

UNFICYP annual summer Military Skills Competition with the multinational team of Force Military Police Unit getting the first position. Congratulations to the winners from Argentina, Hungary, Slovakia, UK and well done to all…

United Nations peace operations work to promote and maintain international peace and security, despite facing innumerable challenges while delivering on its mandates. To ensure that peace operations as a whole remain agile…

Force Commander of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Major General Cheryl Pearce on 23 June presided over a Medal Presentation ceremony for UNFICYP Headquarters Summer Medal Parade in Cyprus. Held at the UN Protected Area…

UNFICYP ’s Youth Champions for Environment and Peace had a fruitful discussion and presentations on the topic. Many thanks to the Head of Kuşkor NGO, Dr Damla Beton and to the board member of SPOT, Dr Robin Snape for the…

On 3 June, UNFICYP’s Gender Affairs Officer, Lauren McAlister met virtually with members of Hands Across the Divide, Cyprus’ longest standing bi-communal women’s group and the first group to put women, peace and security on…

The UNFICYP Senior Advisor, Mr Aderemi Adekoya and the Senior Police Advisor, Chief Superintendent Fang Li visited Sector 1 of the buffer zone to evaluate mission operations. During the visit they were briefed at the UNPOL…

We are very proud of the 20 UNFICYP Youth Champions, who have been selected among many other very qualified candidates. UNFICYP Head of Mission and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Elizabeth Spehar…