The United Nations Mission in Liberia was established in October 2003 to support for the implementation of a ceasefire agreement and peace process, and to assist with the maintenance and restoration of law and order throughout Liberia. The mission successfully completed its mandate on 30 March 2018.
Monrovia - On 17 May 2017 an open discussion forum on reforms within the Liberian security sector institutions and compliance with human rights standards was held at the University of Liberia. Sgt. Penenca Sakar, Adviser to…
New York, 25 May 2017 [as delivered] Thank you for this opportunity to address the critical issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict. During my ten years as High Commissioner for Refugees, I saw the tragic results…
Monrovia - On 18 May 2017, UNMIL supported the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in establishing its gender office. The inauguration ceremony was chaired by Assistant Minister of Justice for Administration and Public Safety Cllr…
In pursuance of the implementation of their respective mandates of facilitating peaceful, inclusive, credible, free and fair elections, the Office of the Special Representative of the President of ECOWAS Commission in Liberia…
Gbarnga, 18 May 2017 – UNMIL’s Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Mr. Waldemar Vrey today visited Gbarnga Bong County. At the opening of a three-day Judicial Retreat…
The UN Human Rights Office launched a new video as part of its Free & Equal campaign against homophobia and transphobia just three days ahead of IDAHOT. The new 2-minute video, “Faces”, celebrates the contributions that…
STATEMENT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL OPEN DEBATE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT New York, 15 May 2017 [as delivered] Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Ladies and Gentlemen…
The Department of Public Information will partner with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) and Links, Inc. to organize its ninth annual…
Monrovia, 04 May 2017 –Twenty-four inmates and six corrections officers, including three women all located at the Monrovia Central Prison (MCP) today graduated from a three month basic tailoring training course funded by the…
Monrovia – On 11 April 2017, Justice Minister and Attorney General Frederick D. Cherue approved the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation (BCR) Five-year Strategic Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The United…
4 May 2017 | The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against the camp of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Timbuktu, Mali, on 3…
03 May 2017 - Monrovia - On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Liberia, Farid Zarif today emphasized the significance of freedom of…