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MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Switzerland

On 1 August, MINURSO observed the National Day of Switzerland by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag.

01 Aug 2022

Secretary-General's message on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Human trafficking is a horrific crime and an all-out assault on people’s rights, safety and dignity.

Tragically, it is also a problem that is growing worse — especially for women and girls, who represent the majority of detected trafficked persons globally.

30 Jul 2022

MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF EGYPT

On 23 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Egypt’s National Day by hoisting the country’s flag at the Mission HQ next to the UN flag.

23 Jul 2022

MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF COLOMBIA

On 20 July, MINURSO observed Colombia’s Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune and at the Team Site Oum Dreyga, where two Colombian female officers from the Army and the Navy are deployed.

20 Jul 2022

Secretary-General's message on Nelson Mandela International Day

Today, the world honours a giant of our time; a leader of unparalleled courage and towering achievement; and a man of quiet dignity and deep humanity.

Nelson Mandela was a healer of communities and a mentor to generations.

He remains a moral compass and reference to us all.

18 Jul 2022

Secretary-General's message on World Youth Skills Day

Today, we highlight the importance of transforming youth skills for the future of work.

15 Jul 2022

MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of France

On 14 July MINURSO hoisted the national flag of France at the Team Site Mahbas where one of the French female military observers in the Mission is posted [link to photo gallery].

14 Jul 2022

MINURSO’s peacekeepers: National Day of Mongolia

On 11 July, MINURSO marked the celebration of Mongolia’s State Flag Day at the Mission’s Team Site Tifariti where one of MINURSO’s Mongolian peacekeepers is posted.

12 Jul 2022