Defending Africa from COVID-19; UN and Governments brace for virus spread
People living in Lagos State in Nigeria, simulate sneezing into their elbows during a coronavirus prevention campaign.
The United Nations mourns the passing of Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, the fifth United Nations Secretary-General, praised for his ability to foster dialogue and for leading the Organization through a turbulent decade, has passed away at the age ..
UN releases emergency funds to help vulnerable countries fight coronavirus COVID-19
$15 million dollars has been released from the UN’s Central Emergency Fund to help fund global efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, particularly vulnerable countries with weak health care systems. The UN announced on Su..
Ghanaian police officer Vera Ayensu: “I want to be a role model for other ladies to emulate”
Vera Ayensu, a UN police officer from Ghana, instructs her colleagues in Wau. “I am highly honored to acquire the big [UN] family’s medal. It means that we are the best police officers of our country.” Vera Ayensu, a Deputy Superintenden..
Ghana joins ranks of Troop Contributing Countries to UNFICYP
The flag of the Republic of Ghana was raised by Sergeant Rebecca Owusu-Yirenkyiat at the UNFICYP headquarters in Nicosia, Cyprus, today. The ceremony was attended by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of Mission,..
