UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon

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On United Nations Day, UNIFIL urges parties to cease fire
Today marks the 78 thanniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter, and the day in 1945 that the United Nations officially came into being. One of the Organization’s main purposes is “to maintain…
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On the International Day of Peace, UNIFIL stands ready to help
Peacekeepers wearing uniforms from 49 different countries expressed their commitment to peace and stability as they marked the International Day of Peace in Naqoura, south Lebanon today. Hosted by the United Nations Interim…
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Fire Fighting – When Training is Turned into Practice
Last month UNIFIL’s Spanish contingent facilitated a joint training between the Spanish Military Emergency Unit, southern Lebanese Civil Defense Centers (CDCs) and UNIFIL peacekeepers. The Galatea Program, conducted from June…
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UNIFIL honours deceased Ghanaian Peacekeeper
UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) today paid last respects to WOII Abubakari Ibrahim of the Ghanaian Contingent, who lost his life in a tragic vehicle accident on 28 July, while on duty in south Lebanon. At a somber…
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Gender Considerations at the Maritime Task Force
Only 5% of the 627 peacekeepers on board UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) ships are women. However, the MTF, currently consisting of 4 vessels hailing from Bangladesh, Greece, Indonesia and Turkey and lead by Germany, is…
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UNIFIL supports farmers and shepherds in the South
Since 2007, UNIFIL has been regularly supporting herders and farmers in south Lebanon with veterinary services for their livestock. Recently, a group of Indian and Spanish peacekeepers who are certified veterinarians visited…
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Ghanaians Provide Free Dental Care to Local Communities
UNIFIL's Ghanaian peacekeepers have been actively providing much-needed dental services to the communities within their area of operations. The peacekeepers aim to help relieve dental issues suffered by the local population…
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Aerobics for an Elementary School
In an effort to promote healthy habits, Ghanaian peacekeepers organized an aerobics session for the students of Al Boustan Public Elementary School. The activity saw 30 students - 18 boys and 12 girls - participate in the…

United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon. It was established by the Security Council in 1978 with Resolutions 425 and 426. In 2006, the Security Council strengthened UNIFIL’s mandate to monitor the cessation of hostilities, among other tasks.