Zwedru, Liberia – Speaking at a medal awards ceremony for Indian Police Officers serving with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Coordinator of UN Operations in Liberia, Ms Karin Landgren reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting Liberia’s security as transition of the mission’s security responsibilities to the Liberian authorities continues.

Monrovia, 19 February 2013 - The Government of Liberia and the United Nations appealed for nearly US$ 37 million today to meet the pressing humanitarian needs of Liberia’s most vulnerable communities during 2013. The UN “Critical Humanitarian Gaps (CHG) 2013 humanitarian response plan” aims to provide vital humanitarian assistance to over half a million people at risk, including nearly 117,000 children.

“Enhancing Women’s Leadership in Peace and Security in West Africa”

Twenty-forth high-level meeting of Heads of UN Peace Missions in West Africa

Dakar, 8 October, 2012 - The Heads of the United Nations (UN) Peace Missions in West Africa held their twenty-fourth high-level consultation in Dakar to review progress in the coordination of the activities of the United Nations in promoting peace and stability in the sub-region.

On 26 September, more than 100 Liberian women met with Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Karin Landgren, in Gbarnga, Bong County, to call for increased access to justice. The meeting marked the third annual commemoration of the Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security in Liberia.

8 August 2012, Monrovia – The Australian Ambassador to Liberia, HE William (Billy) Williams, has announced Australia’s support for a youth empowerment programme in Liberia, by providing funding of AUD800,000 (62 million Liberian dollars).

The funds will support the Liberian Government’s National Youth Service Programme for Peace and Development, and are being delivered through the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF).

Liberian officials say the modern detention facility built in Bopolu, Gbarpolu County by UNMIL Quick Impact Project and handed over to the government last December makes a significant contribution to the improved security environment in the county.

UNMIL is deeply saddened by the loss of seven peacekeepers serving with its sister mission in Côte d'Ivoire (ONUCI). UNMIL's leadership joins The Secretary-General of the United Nations in his condemnation of the attack on ONUCI peacekeepers.

UNMIL is seriously concerned about the continued instability in the border areas between Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia and is in continuous contact with the United Mission in Côte d'Ivoire (ONUCI) in order to ascertain the situation on the ground and the details of the incident.

Ms. Yasmina Bouziane, UNMIL Spokesperson, Mr. Peter Quaqua, President, Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Ms. Luisa Piette, UNESCO - Liberia Consultant and ICFJ Knight Fellow, Mr. Ronald Kayanja, Mr. Bill Burke, IREX Senior Communications Specialist, Ms. Tilly Gardner, UNESCO- Ivory Coast,

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Ms. Yasmina Bouziane (UNMIL Spokesperson)