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.
Journalists go to the most dangerous places to give voice to the voiceless. Media workers suffer character assassination, sexual assault, detention, injuries and even death. We need leaders to defend a free media. This is…
Monrovia - On 26 April 2017, UNMIL supported the Ministry of Justice to convene a roundtable to discuss the key challenges confronting public safety in Liberia. The meeting was attended by the relevant Government institutions…
Voinjama, 20 April 2017 – Farming is the key rehabilitation activity being undertaken at the Voinjama Central Prison (VCP). According to UNMIL’s Corrections Mentor, Mr. Yeboah Anane such programs aim at reducing recidivism by…
On 19 April 2017, UNMIL supported the SSR Think Tank of the University of Liberia to convene an open dialogue to discuss human security. Around 35 participants from the security institutions, civil society and motorcyclist…
New York, 18 April 2017 I thank the United States presidency for convening this important meeting. We are all aware that large-scale human rights violations cause terrible suffering and undermine prospects for sustainable…
[as delivered] New York, 13 April 2017 It is a great pleasure to be here and congratulations on your 10 th Anniversary. I do believe that you have a very very important role to play - ensuring that the highest ethical…
Monrovia - On 6 April 2017, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) Waldemar Vrey presented the prize to the March 2017 winner of the Youth Peace Dialogue Writing Competition at the Muslim Congress High…
Voinjama - On 1 April 2017, the Islamic Solidarity for Peace and Democracy (ISPD) launched the UNMIL-funded National Reconciliation Dialogue Quick Impact Project (QIP) in Lofa County. The opening ceremony was attended by…
2017 Theme: Needs driven. People Centred On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It called for…
Monrovia - On 30 March 2017, UNMIL supported the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) on raising public awareness and joint initiatives on Security and Defense at the AFL Headquarters. The AFL…
Monrovia - On 27 March, UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Waldemar Vrey urged Liberian gender coordinators and focal points to pay special attention to women’s…