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Global | UNMAS
Mine Action sometimes has the reputation for being dominated by men. However, that is fast-changing. Not only does the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) have a female Director – Agnes Marcaillou - but a number of field programmes are also headed by women.
Mogadishu | UNMAS / OROLSI
Having lived and studied in the UK since she was five years old, H. D. joined the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to actively participate in building the national capacity of the Somali government in the area of security and protection of civilians.
Global | UNMAS
The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is marked world-over on 4 April. This year’s theme is ’Women in Mine Action,’ which will be marked by a series of events across the world.
DPKO / OROLSI / UNMAS
The Armed Forces of Liberia reached a milestone in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) thanks to the training delivered by the UN Mine Action Service.
As part of their confidence-building responsibilities, UNAMID police advisers work with the local population to initiate programmes that will make an impact on their lives. Recently, peacekeepers supported the local community to begin English-language classes for displaced women.
350 peacekeepers from the Nepalese contingent (NEPBAT), connected to MINUSTAH since July 2013, will beredeployed to South Sudan, to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
The Department of Field Support (DFS) has requested Member States to identify women with proven leadership skills, integrity, commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter, and willingness to serve as Directors in UN Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions present in a conflict or in post-conflict locations that are typically at non-family duty stations.
From disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control to peacemaking, peacebuilding, humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, technology, economic cooperation, trade and sustainable development, the work of the United Nations in Geneva impacts every aspect of life of every person around the globe on a daily basis.
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has overcome several logistical challenges to enable access to drinking water in the north of the country.
In an effort to find strategic partners to raise the profile of the Visitor’s Service at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the DPI office has forged an on-going relationship with Miss Tourism Kenya and music celebrities. This partnership has already brought 27 beauty pageants to the UNON complex commonly known as Gigiri.
