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Sector West peacekeepers launch ‘Together Against COVID’ campaign

UNIFIL peacekeepers operating in south-western Lebanon recently launched the “Together Against COVID” campaign as a way of streamlining ongoing UNIFIL support to the host communities in their common fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

01 Apr 2021

Tyre agricultural centre gets facelift with Chinese peacekeepers’ support

UNIFIL Chinese peacekeepers recently spent weeks rehabilitating a worn-out office complex that forms part of an agricultural centre in Tyre, south-western Lebanon.

22 Mar 2021

Speech of Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col on UNIFIL Establishment Day

Dear friends from the Lebanese Armed Forces and Security Forces,

19 Mar 2021

On UNIFIL establishment day, its head recommits to peace and stability in south Lebanon

Marking the 43rd anniversary of UNIFIL’s establishment, Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col reiterated that UNIFIL remains as committ

19 Mar 2021

Kfar Shouba village gets India-supported garbage sorting plant

UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers handed over a garbage sorting plant they recently helped build to local authorities in the south-eastern Lebanese village of Kfar Shouba earlier this week.

18 Mar 2021

Civil defence volunteers trained on COVID-19 disinfection procedures

UNIFIL peacekeepers from the mission’s Sector East units conducted this week a three-day COVID-19 related disinfection training with civil defence volunteers from south-eastern Lebanon.

12 Mar 2021

UNIFIL International Women’s Day 2021: “Gender Mainstreaming in UNIFIL Troop Contributing Countries

Welcome to this additional event to commemorate International Women's Day.

10 Mar 2021

UNIFIL celebrates contributions of women peacekeepers on International Women’s Day

Happy International Women's Day! At UNIFIL, our female military and civilian peacekeepers make important contributions to the cause of peace in south Lebanon, in a variety of ways. Their leadership and expertise make our mission stronger and more effective, each and every day.

08 Mar 2021