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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.
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
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.
Halef Kurt, a Cypriot peace activist, is helping shape a vision for a more peaceful and sustainable Cyprus.
Young Cypriot activist, Eleftherios Charalambous is making waves through his passionate commitment to environmental protection and peacebuilding.
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.
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.
On 4 March, young women and men from across the divide gathered in Ledra Palace Hotel to engage in a dialogue on gender bias and explore innovative ideas to advance women's rights across the island.
New York, 31 December 2024
Throughout 2024, hope has been hard to find.
Wars are causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement.
Inequalities and divisions are rife — fueling tensions and mistrust.
Farming near the ceasefire lines inside the UN buffer zone is strictly prohibited and risks provoking tensions. No farmer is ever granted permission to work near the ceasefire lines, such actions jeopardise the safety and security of both civilians and UN peacekeepers.