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CONTENTS
WE ARE LOCATED AT Police Public Information Office Room No : N-20 Super Camp, El-Fasher Email: unamid-pol-pio@un.org Contact no : 0999606333 / 0922410673 192-8793/8639/11067
CONTRIBUTORS Clara GUNDA (Ag.OIC) Nabila YASMEEN Sambujang BADJIE
CELEBRATIONS
STORY OF SUCCESS
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THE INDEFATIGABLE TANZANIAN POLICE ADVISORS
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UNAMID PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SENEGALESE PEACEKEEPERS
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Ayman R. TAWFIQ Mohammed AL-SAIRAFI
ON GROUND ACTIVITES
FRONT COVER PHOTO
Julieth Lyimo and Faidah Suleiman indefatigable Tanzanian Police Advisors delivered Peace to Darfurians Photo by : Ayman TAWFIQ, UNAMID Police PIO.
BACK COVER PHOTO
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TWO DAYS WORKSHOP IN HUMAN RIGHTS, GBV AND CHILD PROTECTION AT EL-DAEIN
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HANDING OVER KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL LEARNING MATERIALS IN MOSSEY IDP CAMP
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LIVELIHOOD ACTIVITY AT WOMEN DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT SISI IDP CAMP IN MOURNEI
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UNAMID Police Advisor clean up the delivery room of the Women’s Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, as part of the campaign 67 Minutes that commemorates Nelson Mandela International Day. Photo by Albert González Farran, UNAMID CPID.
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UNAMID POLICE ON ASSESSMENT PATROL UNAMID POLICE FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION OFFICERS JOINS DARFUR IN CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD “INNOVATING FOR GIRLS’ EDUCATION’’
CELEBRATIONS UNITED NATIONS DAY CELEBRATION BY UNAMID
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THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN POLICE ANNUAL TRAINNING CONFERENCE AT DURBAN
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UNAMID POLICE APPRECIATED BY BAKHAT ALRADA JOINT EDUCATION BASIC SCHOOL
AWARNESS CORNER
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VEHICLES CARE: SAVING THE STARTER AND BATTERY
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HIV/AIDS AT A GLANCE
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WHAT IS UMOJA?
ARABIC CORNER PHOTO GALLERY
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EDITORIAL BOARD
EDITOR’s NOTE
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am pleased to introduce the October issue of the Police Chronicle; the Magazine has a new face which ushers forth the dawn of a new era of progress in our monthly publication. In this magazine you will see how experience has equipped
Female Police Advisors from Tanzania with knowledge and skills to coexist with people of different cultures and ethnic background, story of these two ladies explains how they empowered the women in El-Geneina Sector west.
HESTER PANERAS UNAMID Police Commissioner
We also covered UNAMID Police Commissioner Ms. Hester Paneras and her team who attended the International Association of Women Police annual Training conference in Durban, South Africa. This edition also features the Demise of Senegalese Police Personnel ,UN Day , International day of a girl child cerebrations and Police Advisors on assessment patrol to a village in the Shangil Tobaya area, about 157km away from El-Fasher town, North Darfur
DR. SYED KALEEM IMAM UNAMID Deputy Police Commissioner (Operations)
State. Human Rights, Sexual Gender based Violence course for the IDPs and Police Advisors Peer Counseling Training courses and other field stories are also featured. With respect, I wish to make a special appeal to all Police Advisors to contribute Articles/stories
and photos by sending appropriate
titled stories and Pictures of mandated activities via our PIO Lotus Address;unamid-pol-pio@un.org. This will improve the quality of DR. MUTASEM ALMAJALI UNAMID Deputy Police Commissioner (Policy and Planning)
the publication and keep memories of our humble efforts at establishing sustainable peace in Darfur. On behalf of the Public Information Office, I wish you all a pleasant reading.
Clara GUNDA
unamid POLICE PUBLIC INFORMATION TEAM AHMAD MUKARAM UNAMID Ag. Police Chief of Staff
Ayman TAWFIQ
Mohammed AL-SAIRAFI
Sambujang BADJIE
Muhammed ASLAN
PA JALLOW
Special Assistant to UNAMID Police Commissioner
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CHRONICLE OF UNAMID POLICE
Clara L. GUNDA
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POLICE COMMISSIONER'S MESSAGE
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e reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of the crime committed on 13 October, 2013 in El Geneina, Sector West, when our Senegalese FPU Convoy heading to the Water Point came under attack resulting to the death of three (3) Officers, Thierno B. Mbaye, Mamadou Ndaiye and Issa Fayeand injuring several others. This barbaric and cowardly attack on innocent Police Officers whose only crime if any, is to contribute to the peace process in Darfur is against both divine and human laws and we condemned it in the strongest possible terms. It is indeed senseless and very tormenting that innocent people who come to keep peace could be killed in cold blood by rogue elements and enemies of peace. We are indeed ashamed at the barbarism perpetuated by few individuals, who does not want their own people to see peace. This is extremely distressing and deplorable and every gentle human heart goes out to the victims of this heinous attack. We must collectively condemn this brutal terror act that befell our Senegalese colleagues. However, the perpetuators of this crime must know that they have created Widows and Orphans, but their actions will ever give us the ego and strengthen our resolve to further con-
solidate our efforts to the implementation of our mandate. The sacrifices of these officers will not go in vein and we will not abandon their wishes until we see peace in Darfur. While we express our sorrow and deepest sympathy to our fallen colleagues, who died in action whilst serving the people of Darfur, we are also calling on the Government of Sudan to do everything possible within their limits to apprehend those responsible for this inhumane and heinous act and bring them to justice. We have become soft targets for far too long and it now about time that we respond to such unprovoked attacks with equal force. We must be robust in self defense to protect ourselves and the community we are here to serve in order to send a clear message to would be attackers to think twice before they try us again. As we continue to mourn the deaths of our comrades, we express our condolences to their families, to the people and Government of Senegal for this tragic lost. May their gentle souls rest in perfect peace.
Hester A. Paneras
UNAMID Police Commissioner
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STORY OF SUCCESS INDEFATIGABLE TANZANIAN POLICE ADVISORS
Fanta FATTY
“Peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most effective tools available to the UN to assist navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace. As part of the UNAMID mandate implementation, Peacekeepers provide security and peace building support to help the vulnerable mostly women and children.
Faidah Suleiman and Juliet Lyimo the Tanzanian Police Advisors, Photo by: Ayman TAWFIQ, UNAMID Police Public Information.
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hen female Police Advisors are deployed to Darfur, so
tributions to enhance the livelihood activities that assisted the local
many things bring tense to their lives, like security situ-
women in getting basic necessities.
ation, food, stress and of course the change of weather.
Faidah was working as Officer In-charge Reform & Restructur-
In Darfur, a female is always regarded as a minor due to cultural
ing Unit in Sector West and Juliet as investigations Officer. Consid-
norms and beliefs which sometimes makes some female Police Ad-
ering the language barrier despite having language assistant Faid-
visors not to be stronger in their service delivery for fear of being
ah and Juliet thought of starting with English lessons for easy
manipulated in one way or the other being disregarded for accord-
interaction with the IDP women before implementing their Plans.
ing respect to the culture of Darfur.
Faidah and Juliet informed members of UNAMID Police women
According to sources, some female police were warned to stay
network in sector west of the idea and consented with contributed
away from the locals for fear of being considered as agents of changing the perception of local women in respecting their male counterparts. However, two out -going female Police Advisors from Tanzania brought hope to the lives of internally displaced
efforts towards the success of the activ-
As UNAMID Police Advisor our job is dedicated to the delivery of peace building activities targeting the conflictaffected mostly the Internally Displaced Person within the Camps of Darfur.
persons (IDPs) in Sector West by being
ity to buy English teaching materials. The Formed Police Unit (FPU) Coordinator Mr. Ahmet Aslanbay, family and child protection officers in El-Genina in collaboration with the UNAMID Police Women Network embarked on livelihood activities and started teach-
close to them and doing things together. These two Tanzanians
ing the IDPs women on how to source funds through small scale
Faidah Suleiman and Juliet Lyimo changed the mind-set of many
income generating activities while continuing with the English les-
people who disregarded female abilities when they came fully en-
sons.
gaged with internally displaced women.
Women in Al Hujaj, Abuzar and Krinding IDPs Camps were
The Police Advisors participated in many activities done by
taught on how to make round bread, Tanzanian Cakes (Mandazi)
UNAMID Police women Network and added value through sourc-
and how to cook Sierra Leonean rice bread with contributions from
ing funds from UN Agencies, Civilian component and personal con-
Faidah, Juliet and Anastasia (Women Network Liaison Officer).
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To keep Darfur green Faidah Suleiman, Juliet Lyimo, Women and all Police Advisors embarked on a tree planting exercise at Al Naseem Women development Centre on 24th August 2013. This is where UNAMID Police Commissioner Madam Hester Paneras planted a tree on 28 August 2013 during her official visit to El-Genina Sector West. Madam Paneras also visited Women in Al Hujaj IDP Camp where the women prepared East African round bread and (mandazi) Tanzania Cakes. This activity was conducted to show Police Commissioner the power of imparted knowledge and the ability of female Police Advisors in assisting the IDPs in line with implementation of the mandated tasks of UNAMID. The Head of Office Mr. Dysene Dorani and the Sector West Commander Mamouna Ouedraogo rendered humanitarian assistance to the women Network to conduct activities within the IDP Camps once to twice every month. As part of community development and mission mandate implementation, the UNAMID Police Women Network members carried out different outreach programs and several visits were made to El Genina Government hospital including women maternity and children ward where distribution of laundry and toilet soap were made. The female Police Advisors handed over Mats, Sugar, ablution jugs and plastic sheets (4x5) to cover the Masjid (Mosques) during the Holy month of Ramadan. Sector Commander Madam Mamouna Ouedraogo, Mr.Doran and all Police Advisors within Sector West, voluntarily contributed towards the purchase of the items delivered for the Masjid (Mosques), ALRiyad,kriding and Ardamata Camps respectively .
Dr. Mutasem the DPC P&P and Fancis Aryitey the Training Coordinator in a group photo with Inductees.
As part of their mission achievements, Faidah and Juliet made efforts to introduced Women Network to the Government of Sudan (GoS) Female Police Officers. The two voluntarily contributed and facilitated the launching of GoS Women Network on 7th March 2013 at GoS Police headquarters. After the GoS Police Women Network was launched, Faidah and Juliet sourced funds from GAU- gender Advisory unit for a one day workshop on Sexual and Gender Based Violence and Crime Scene management for GoS female Police officers as part of celebrating International women day 2013. Faidah and Juliet told Public Information Office (PIO) reporter that the 2 years and 9 months stay in Darfur has been a wonderful experience which has equipped them with knowledge and skills to co-habit with people of different cultures and ethnic background. Faidha Suleiman who also worked as Chief Darfur Agreement Implementation Coordinator (Chief DPA) and Deputy Sector Commander; she was responsible for identifying the Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), assisting the implementing partners in collaboration with Civil Affairs Department (Sector
Dr. Mutasem the DPC P&P and Fancis Aryitey the Training Coordinator in a group photo with Inductees.
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STORY OF SUCCESS West QIPs Secretariat) and supervised QIPs in El-Genina and ensuring that QIPs are executed according to the plan and Memorandum of Understanding .This resulted to the successful inauguration ceremony of Al Naseem multi-purpose Women Development Centre on 14th May 2013. UNAMID Police Women Network voluntarily contributed to conduct livelihood activities at the centre. Faidah and Juliet reported that: Despite the Umdas and Sheiks excitement on the income generating activities, We request that women should spend more time in the mission because it takes time for the local women to trust a UNAMID personnel and the painful thing is that; when a Police Advisor starts implanting hope to the locals, she checks out before implementing it. We give thanks to the women of Darfur and their kind heart which made us to achieve our goals in serving them and imparting our knowledge to them, we have learnt how to communicate with different people who have varied needs and problems. Educating women is wonderful because it grooms them to be responsible parents who can stand and protect their children without fear of being abused by a Man. We pray for peace and prosperity in Darfur.
Juliet Lyimo the Tanzanian Police Advisor, planting a tree at Al Naseem women developement center.
Police Advisors handing over mats and plastic sheets to the IDPs.
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ON GROUND ACTIVITES
Police Advisor interacting with participants during the workshop.
TWO DAYS WORKSHOP IN HUMAN RIGHTS, GBV AND CHILD PROTECTION AT EL-DAEIN
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ithin all these years of conflict, the most powerful duct used by local and non Governmental Organization in addressing issues of Humanitarian concerns has been the UNAMID Police with simple but most powerful tools like proactive patrols, effective and efficient interaction/sensitization activities with Internally Disciplined persons (IDPs) and training among others. The 24/7 presence of UNAMID Police in almost parts of Darfur communities had always and continues to restore confidence to IDPs and returnees least to talk of their training packages. In upholding these praiseworthy virtues, on 12th October 2013 Sector East El Daein Training Unit in collaboration with Community Policing Team conducted a two day workshop in Human Rights, GBV and Child protection which was held in Khoromer IDPs Camp Community Centre for 45 IDPs within Khoromer Team II Camp. This workshop was aimed at upgrading the knowledge of the participants in monitoring the violation of human rights, sexual based violence and protection of children welfare in their community. The interactive session was attended by government of Sudan authorities, Coordinator of Community Social Affairs, Mr. Abdullah Ibrahim Abdallah. The participants were awarded with human right books in Arabic and certificate of appreciation.
cross section of participants during the workshop.
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ON GROUND ACTIVITES
Police Advisor handing over learning materials to UMDA of Mossey IDP camp.
HANDING OVER KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL LEARNING MATERIALS IN MOSSEY IDP CAMP
Mario Schulz
Sector South PIO
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lthough significant progress has been made at establishing sustainable peace in most parts of Darfur, quality education for the future leaders of Darfur remains a serious challenge. Various UN agencies are working to improve the current education status but more needs to be done bearing in mind the effects of conflict and poverty on child education in Darfur. It was against this backdrop that the UNAMID Police Advisors contributed some money in addition to the support from German foundation called “Lachen Helfen e.V to buy the materials to reconstruct the kindergarten which was destroyed by haboob. A patrol to Mossey internally displaced persons ( IDPs) camp was conducted under the command of Acting Team Site Commander Justina Maruwasa to check the position of their project and to handover school learning materials to the IDP Kindergarten which is run by Muhassin Suleiman a female volunteer in Nyala Sector South . Upon their arrival, the team was impressed with the construction, the kindergarten, the fence and the teacher’s office reconstruction was complete and different learning materials like; Chairs, tables, a blackboard, chalk, books, pencils ,toys, balls and ropes were handed over to the teacher iand the Umda Nazarudeen Ibrahim Ahmed in presence of the IDPs.
from the left: A photo showing the destroyed Kindergarten. to the right: the new constructed fence.
A photo of children in a new classroom.
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LIVELIHOOD ACTIVITY AT WOMEN DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT SISI IDP CAMP IN MOURNEI
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he Family and Child Protection Officers from Sector West and members of the Women Network in Mournei Team Site conducted livelihood activity at Women Development Centre at SISI Internally Disciplined Per-
sons Camp in Mournei on 02 October 2013. The activity was attended by both Women and Men of SISI IDP Camp. The Network members succeeded in teaching them how to make doughnuts and cakes which they strongly believe is a source of income and can improve their welfare. Women leader Ms. Halima Assuman Mohammed thanked UNAMID Police Women and said the income generating activity which was introduced, will be of good use, as in the past they normally collected firewood from the forest as livelihood activity, which was very difficult for them due to unfavourable security situation. Police Advisor demonstrating to women IDPs the preparation and cooking of half Cakes
UNAMID POLICE ON ASSESSMENT PATROL
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n an assessment patrol to a village in the Shangil Tobaya area, about 157km away from El-Fasher town, North Darfur State, UNAMID Police patrol team visited Kuma village and met Umda Abdallah Mohamed and his villagers. The team observed that the villagers were not welcoming their presence. Te team pressed on asking to know why this new state of affairs. An unnamed individual asked several questions, and said “ You UNAMID, you always come and ask what is our problems, we tell you lack of food, water, medicine, which one have you provided, yet here you are again over the years asking us the same questions, we will have nothing to do with you”. Going through his utterances, the team realized the IDPs and villagers were in need of humanitarian assistance and security needs. No longer were they worried that their homes will be burnt, their properties looted and their women and children raped and violated by the agents of unrestrained and unmitigated war and conflict, in short, life is no more in the state of nature where it is “nasty brutal and short”. With nothing to fear about personal security, the villagers were turning their attention to other requirements of life, like increased access to improved healthcare, better food and education and employment for children and youths. UNAMID Police played a leading role in creating conditions for understanding geared towards sustainable peace and security in Darfur. the team explained in forms of its basic Policing functions in conjunction with other components of the mission. that UNAMID Police has played a leading, beneficial and often catalytic role in mobilizing critical assis-
tance from other UN agencies to address the needs of those that are the most disproportionately affected by the impact of war. that The realization that UNAMID cannot take on the roles and responsibilities of the GoS has resulted in UNAMID Police developing innovative strategies to bridge the gap between the GoS Police and the IDPs and also improve local policing capacities and bring it in line with contemporary international Policing standards. The bottom line is to assist the GoS Police to evolve into a humane, responsive and accountable Police.
Police Advisors on confidence building patrol.
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ON GROUND ACTIVITES
Darfur girls celebrating their new classrooms. cclassPhoto by Albert González Farran - UNAMID
UNAMID POLICE FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION OFFICERS JOINS DARFUR IN CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD “INNOVATING FOR GIRLS’ EDUCATION’’ Clara GUNDA
Girls in many countries are still unable to attend school and complete their education due to safety-related, financial, lack of parental support on child education, institutional and cultural barriers. Even when girls are in school, perceived low returns from poor quality of education, household chores and other responsibilities keep them from attending school or from achieving adequate learning outcomes. On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly
children face every day.
adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare 11 October as the International
In many countries, Girls are still unable to attend school and com-
Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique chal-
plete their education due to safety-related, financial, lack of parental
lenges girls face around the world.
support on child education, institutional and cultural barriers. Even
Early and forced marriages, child labor, early pregnancies and lack
when girls are in school, perceived low returns from poor quality of
of parental support on child education are among the problems girl
education, household chores and other responsibilities keep them
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from attending school or from achieving adequate learning out-
the children had performed. The songs and dramas were all assert-
comes.
ing a girl’s right to complete formal education and not to be taken
It is heart breaking to hear of stories of girls from other countries
out of school for marriage forcefully against their will.
who are not even in conflict being abused, defiled, and have had
Most of the presentations were girl-related affairs, showcasing
their spirit broken. Story of a step father who defiled a one–year old
the talents of some impressive young women, who joined forces to
baby girl; a scam orphanage where a man paraded girls as orphans
address the entire nation on the dangers of not sending a girl child
so that he could benefit from them. Young girls are employed to
to school.
work the whole day and let them go for days without food. “It is in-
One of the female advocate Mrs. Khadija Ibrahim Mohamed told
deed very important to have these young girls be aware of their
the Public Information Officer that; “a girl child needs education
rights and to let them realize the power of education, since educa-
which in return will give her opportunity to build a foundation for a
tion is the main tool to make their future bright.
better life for herself and her family; take part in the decision making
The United Nations in December 2011 felt a need to raise aware-
process; and participate in the development agenda, “I add my voice
ness of the challenges that millions of girls face every day and de-
to the growing number of those who pledge to protect their girls by
clared that it would annually observe the International Day of the
sending them to school, Darfur Region needs educated girls who
Girl Child, starting from October 11, 2012. The term “girl child” is used to distinguish the unique challenges faced by those under age 18 from those faced by women. On this day various events are held to showcase the work that people are doing to empower girls through active support and engagement with parents, families, individuals in emphasizing the importance of mentoring young girls at an age when they are still learning and
can stand better chance in commu-
The presence of peacekeepers has also played An important role in advocating for the rights of women and girls to claim a brighter future, lessening the pain of Darfur crisis which gives the girls hope, raises their morale and reinventing their confidence especially when they see female peacekeepers in their midst.”
are open minded about world realities,
nity development’’, said Mrs. Mohamed. Mrs. Mohammed is a teacher by profession and says she waits and hopes for that day when every child lives in a safe environment, right to Education, shelter, have access to clean water, good health, have protection from violence and exploitation and a fun-filled childhood. She added to say, “Days are gone when the opposite gender, dominated
to raise public awareness of the different types of discrimination and
most leadership roles,” giving example of how women are being pro-
abuse that many girls around the world suffer from and to call upon
moted in the Government and in many other Departments and or-
communities and the nation to take action in addressing the chal-
ganizations in senior positions than before.
lenges faced by the girl child.
She disclosed that during her time there was no education
On 09th October 2013, was indeed a special day which Female
awareness hence their suffering in silence, females had few attrib-
Police Advisors from all corners of Darfur interacted with the young
utes such as good cooks, home makers and best of all: beautiful
girls from various schools and Internally Displaced Camps (IDPs).
wives, Mothers, daughters, sisters, you name it all, this was as a result
Police Advisors on this particular day spent more time coun-
of poor education. Now females are much stronger and confident in
seling and providing psycho-social support to girls who have suf-
rubbing shoulders with the opposite counterparts in confidence
fered from any sort of abuse, sensitizing of their rights as girls and
and self-worth and that should not be overlooked.
consulting with women’s groups in finance skills and economic op-
However, she commended the Government of Sudan for putting
portunities in the IDPs which would give them an opportunity to
up good mechanism of bringing girls back to school. She explained
make life worth living.
that in Darfur, the young girls who dropped out from school due to
In El-Fasher North of Darfur State the celebrations took place on
early marriages and other problems are encouraged to take their
09th October 2013, at the open yard close to State Center for Child
children along if they don’t have anybody to look after their children
Welfare, located down Town where representatives from the UNA-
at home. At the school compound there are people who look after
MID Police component, Ministry of Education, the Child Welfare,
the children when their mothers are in class and are allowed to feed
various UN Agencies and children from schools located in the vicin-
the babies during or after break times when the need arise. Thus she
ity of El Fasher attended the celebrations with an International Day
said has made a number of girls to go back to school reducing the
theme “Innovating for Girls’ Education”.
number of drop outs.
There were speeches from dignitaries, songs and dramas that
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DARFUR MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD INNOVATING FOR GIRLS’ EDUCATION
obligation and moral imperative. There is also overwhelming evidence that girls’ education, especially at the secondary level, is a powerful transformative force for societies and girls themselves: it is the one consistent positive determinant of practically every desired development outcome, from reductions in mortality and fertility, to poverty reduction and equitable growth, to social norm change and democratization. According to their findings they say, there is an overwhelming evidence that girls’ education, especially at the secondary level, is a powerful transformative force for societies and girls themselves: it is the one consistent positive determinant of practically every desired development outcome, from reductions in mortality and fertility, to poverty reduction and equitable growth, to social norm change and democratization…``UNICEF’’ When asked if the presence of Peacekeepers in Darfur has done anything to the girls/women of Darfur she said; ``The presence of peacekeepers has also played An important role in advocating for the rights of women and girls to claim a brighter future, lessening the pain of Darfur crisis which gives the girls hope, raises their morale and reinventing their confidence especially when they see female peacekeepers in their midst.” Due to the crisis in Darfur, many people were displaced it is equally important for these displaced people to know how the investment in girls can transform a community, added Mrs. Mohammed. Women are powerful forces of change, amazingly determined and resourceful in their fight to achieve a better future. Income in the hands of women has a dramatic impact on the wellbeing of their families, since they spend a significant proportion of it on children’s food, health and education. Every time a family has good food to eat and clean water to drink, every day that a child arrives at school or a sick person makes it to the clinic, it’s usually a woman who has fought for this small, daily victory over adversity. The best way to end poverty is to fortify girls in their own endeavors, helping them to release their own abilA young Darfurian girl on a Donkey.
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cause a girl who is educated is dedicated to consistently developing and protecting her aptitudes, understanding, certainty and courage so that she may make informed choices from a place of self-knowledge, self-respect and determination.
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CELEBRATIONS
The UNAMID Police Advisors on parade during the UN day celebration.
UNITED NATIONS DAY CELEBRATION BY UNAMID Nabila YASMEEN
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he United Nations was created after World War II to provide an
UNAMID in carrying out mandated activities. The message reads
international forum that would develop positive relationships be-
“The United Nations day is a chance to recognize how much this in-
tween countries, promote peace and security around the world,
valuable organization contributes to peace and progress that provided
and establish international cooperation in solving international econom-
time to reflect on what more the UN can do to realize its vision for a bet-
ic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems.
ter world. Secretary General Bank moon once stated that the most ur-
Since the United Nations officially came into being on 24th October
gent development challenges of the UN is to make sustainability a real-
19xx, every year, the 24th October is celebrated as United Nations Day to
ity, noting that the millennium development goals have reduced poverty
commemorate its existence.
and called a maintenance of the momentum, craft an equally inspiring
In honor of this day, the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Peace
post 2015 development agenda and reach an agreement on climate
Keeping Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) on 24th October 2013 joined the
change. On United Nations Day “let us pledge to live up to our founding
rest of the world to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the founding of the
ideals and work together for peace, development and human rights”.
United Nations.
Message concluded
The cerebration was organized by UNAMID and other UN stakehold-
Deputy Wali (Governor) of North Darfur Mr. Al-Fatih Abdulaziz and
ers at Al-Zubeir Stadium in El-Fasher including display of art work, Mili-
the, Darfur Regional Authority (DRA) representative Mr. Othman Wash
tary and Police paraded, musical concert was staged, songs and poetry.
praised the pivotal role of the United Nations in sustaining peace and
Exhibition of print products designed to raise awareness of the UN Sys-
security across the world and highlighted the determined efforts UNA-
tems and its Operation in the region of Darfur was informed by UNAMID
MID continues to make for the sake of bringing about peace and stability
Police Component and other Units of UNAMID at their respective man-
in Darfur.
dates.
Representatives of the local Government, civil society organizations
Speaking at the event, the UNAMID Deputy Force Commander Major General Balla Keita read out messages on behalf of both the United
as well as UN agencies operating in Darfur were present at the cerebrations.
Nations Secretary General Ban ki - Moon and the AU-UN Joint Special Representative Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambers. The JSR commended the
Similar celebrations were held in other parts of Darfur region, including Sector West and Sector South.
Government of Sudan for their support and cooperation accorded to
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LAST RESPECTS
The UNAMID JSR Dr. Mohammed Ibn Champs pay last respect to the Senegalese fallen heros. Photo by Ayman TAWFIQ UNAMID Police PIO.
UNAMID PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SENEGALESE PEACEKEEPERS
Ayman TAWFIQ
As we mourn our fallen colleagues, we are all uplifted by their unflinching commitment and are inspired to strive even harder for the collective cause so eloquently envisaged in the United Nations Charter: a world free from the scourge of war’’ As we mourn our fallen colleagues, we are all uplifted by their
years ago, more peacekeeping personnel (military, police and ci-
unflinching commitment and are inspired to strive even harder
vilian) have lost their lives in the line of duty as result of violence,
for the collective cause so eloquently envisaged in the United
disease or accident.
Nations Charter: a world free from the scourge of war’’
In observant of the burden- sharing, Thierno B. MBAYE, Mam-
Traditionally, Peacekeepers sacrifice their lives to maintain
adou NDIAYE and Issa FAYE gave their lives to serve the people of
peace in all over the world. These heroes lay down their lives in
Darfur. The three were among the assigned Officers to escort wa-
lands far from their own in the service of peace; they serve self-
ter tanks to the water point in El Geneina town from the UNAMID
lessly, tirelessly and fearlessly in UN peacekeeping operations
Super Camp in the morning of 13 October. While on their way
and sacrifice their lives for a noble cause.
from the water point to super camp the convoy fell into an am-
As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon once said; “United Nations
bush and were attacked by an unidentified armed men. This at-
peacekeeping is a model of burden-sharing among countries,
tack resulted to the loss of three personnel and one was injured.
but we must never forget that the brunt of this burden is borne
The Joint Staff Representative Mr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas
by individuals.” Too often this burden results in the ultimate sac-
accompanied by the Military Deputy Force Commander, Major
rifice - the loss of a peacekeeper’s life in the service of peace.
Gen Balla Keita and the Training Coordinator Mr. Francis Aryee
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who represented the Police Commissioner, on 15 October, paid a
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UNAMID PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SENEGALESE PEACEKEEPERS
one-day condolence visit to SENFPU to sympathize with them on the demise of their colleagues. In his speech, the JSR stated that this was a visit of condolence and solidarity where we recognize the courage and the ultimate sacrifice of three members of SENFPU fallen heroes in search of peace in Darfur. He further said, the deceased policemen will ever be remembered and appreciated. ``As peacekeepers, our courage and determination to pursue for a noble duty should not be deterred by those who
Police Advisor saluting the Senegalese Officers bodies before the last trip to their country
don’t want peace; rather our commitment should be increased in the search of peace in Darfur’’. He extended a word of condolence from the UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Kimoon, Under Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Mr. Hervé Ladsous and the entire UN Family to the families of the deceased Police officers, the Senegalese people, and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Senegal for the big loss of their Officers. Last respect ceremony was held at El Fasher airport on 20th October 2013 for the three deceased peacekeepers. UNAMID JSR Mohamed Ibn Chambas Acting Police Commissioner Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam, Deputy Police Commissioner Policy& Planning Dr. Mutasem Almajali and Peace keepers were presented to pay their last respect to the fallen heroes.
Indonesia, Jordan, Egypt Formed Police Units (FPUs), performs the last respect ceremony to the fallen Singalese FPUs Officers.
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WOMEN NETWORK UNAMID Police Commissioner Madam Hester Paneras in a group photo during IAWP conferance in Durban.
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN POLICE ANNUAL TRAINNING CONFERENCE AT DURBAN Juliana ABAH
T
he International Association of Women Police (IAWP) is a glob-
centre (ICC) foyer to Durban city.
al organization for women in criminal justice professions. Its
Training sessions commenced in different identified halls at the
mission is to “strengthen, unite and raise the profile of women
ICC and exhibitions at various locations. UNAMID team attended nu-
in criminal justice in accordance with international Standards.
merous training sessions and participants from the United Nations
On 20th September 2013, the UNAMID Police Commissioner Hes-
erected a stand at the exhibition centre where detailed information
ter Paneras led a team comprising of the, Acting sector North Police
on the activities carried out by female peace keepers including the
Commander Juliana Abah, Sector North family and Child Protection
achievements recorded by Women Networks from various Missions
Officer Grace Ngassa and Hussnat M. Ibrahim from Government of
were highlighted to the appreciation of participants.
Sudan Police(GoS) to attend the International Association of Women Police annual Training conference in Durban, South Africa.
The team presented a session on empowering women police through Women network which was moderated by Madam Hester A.
The conference started with a march past with representatives
Paneras while the representatives from UNAMID, UNMISS, HAITI Mis-
from various peacekeeping missions withholding high the United
sions and a representative of GoS Police women network who pre-
Nations flags. The first female Police Commissioner since peacekeep-
sented papers on the subject above .
ing Operation in Missions, the UNAMID Police Commissioner Madam
It was an interactive session where participants had the opportu-
Hester Paneras led the march pass from the international Convention
nity to know issues regarding the importance of networking/partner-
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ship among peacekeepers, activities carried out, challenges and way forward. The session ended with a common understanding that networking must be encouraged to the highest level in all Missions. UNAMID made a name when the Police Commissioner chaired and moderated another panel on the Role of women in Peace Keeping Missions where she delivered a paper on the protection
UNAMID POLICE APPRECIATED BY BAKHAT ALRADA JOINT EDUCATION BASIC SCHOOL
of Civilians in Darfur. UNAMID had deliberated on lot of issues to share especially on how Female Peacekeepers address issues concerning the vulnerable. The shared experience was very exciting as participants kept taking notes. To keep the ball rolling on female Police Officers, issues of gender equality were tackled with the theme ‘‘Global Empowering of women in policing’’ ,the social roles and relations ascribed to men and women by the society were highlighted, despite changes of these roles over time and the fact that they are different from one culture to another, there has been significant changes in attitude ,practices and perceptions among others towards Women in society and we have seen an increase in women serving in Police institutions. As women are still victims in society, issues affecting women in terms of judicial system, promotion of measures that will ensure that Police Services are equally accessible and responsive to the needs of women and Men in the community were discussed in detail, with participants stressing on policing and law enforcement agencies to enhance equality in the distribution of power and influence, promote equal access to organizational opportunities, resources and career development through networking. Female Police Officers have proven that they can perform the same roles, to the same standards and under the same difficult conditions and environment as their male counterparts, which has helped the vulnerable to be free and deliver so easily hence the need for Female Police Officers become necessary for expertise in child pornography, coaching, mentoring and advising contemporary issues as it affects policing in peacekeeping Missions and above all; gender awareness programmes must be initiated for policy makers to consider gender imbalances in work places. As conflict continues in the world, women suffer almost in a similar way, it goes without saying therefore that there should be a common training toolkit across all missions to train officers in hostage negotiations who sometimes get involved as victims. .At the annual training centre, another interesting presentation was delivered on women in hostage negotiations on which Colonel Aucone shared her personal experiences as a hostage in Sudan in 2010.
The Appreciation letter from Mr. Abdulrahman Idriss Mohammed the head Master of Bakhat Alrada Joint Education Basic School that located at Forobaranga Sector West
U
NAMID Police component received an appreciation letter from Mr. Abdulrahman Idriss Mohammed the head Master of Bakhat Alrada Joint Education Basic School in Foroba-
ranga Sector West. The letter reads : We appreciate your vital role for supportting Bakhat Alrada Joint Education Basic School, with education materials. We ask God to put it in balance Favors to those who contributed and the delegation who participated in the visit.
Presentations of various awards to female Police Officers from
We do not forget the cooperation of Ms. Mamouna Ouedraogo
different countries with notable achievements in policing were fa-
Sector West Commander, Forobaranga Team Site Commander Mr.
cilitated while award of an outstanding Peacekeeper was given to
Eltahier Mohammoed Kiane and Mr. Khalid Al-khtatnah Communi-
a Police Advisor from Haiti Mission for her outstanding perfor-
ty policing Officer, we give them all appreciation and thanks.
mance in peace keeping Operations.
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AWARENESS CORNER
VEHICLES CARE SAVING THE STARTER AND BATTERY
This will be the beginning of a new series of articles that is designed to enhance your driving experience and also to help keep you safe while you are traveling in UNAMID vehicles.
Mohamed WAHDAN MTO officer
QUICK CHECK LIST TO FOLLOW BEFORE STARTING DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES (UNAMID VEHICLES) • Turn on the key, stop when you see the lights come on in the instrument cluster • Locate the light on the instrument cluster that shows pre-heat of engine • Make sure that the Air Conditioning is turned off When the pre-heat light goes off press the clutch and brake pedal and start the engine The difference between Diesel and Gasoline engines Both engines are based on the principle of the internal combustion chamber, but with a gasoline engine a small catalyst device causes a spark inside the combustion chamber to create the ignition of the fuel and air mixture, where as in the diesel engine, a high pressure pump sprays a mist of diesel into the combustion chamber which is then compressed rapidly under pressure by the piston forcing the fuel and air mixture to ignite. In order to help in this process when starting the engine, a warming device (glow plug) warms up the combustion chamber before starting to help aid in the initial start. This quick and efficient starting of the engine saves wear and tear on the starter by decreasing the amount of time it is engaged to start the cold engine and also decreases the chance of excessively running the battery down.
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Last but not least, by ensuring that your AC (air conditioning) is turned off means that you have disengaged the clutch of the air conditioners compressor and therefore have allowed the belt from the engine that turns the compressor to “free wheel” or cause it to have no load and thus no additional strain is put on the starter during start up. By following these simple procedures you will ensure that your starter and battery always works for you in any emergency situation.
Don’t forget always to fastening your seat belt
When the pre -heat light goes press the c off lutch and b rake peda start the e l a nd ngine
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HIV/AIDS AT A GLANCE
WHAT IS UMOJA?
The goal of the UN to have “zero new infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.” You may have heard about HIV and AIDS, but many people don’t know the basic facts about them. WHAT IS HIV/AIDS HIV causes AIDS. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It breaks down the immune system — our body’s protection against disease. HIV causes people to become sick with infections that normally wouldn’t affect them. AIDS is short for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It is the most advanced stage of HIV disease. WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF HIV/AIDS Some people develop HIV symptoms shortly after being infected. But it usually takes more than 10 years. There are several stages of HIV disease. The first HIV symptoms may include swollen glands in the throat, armpit, or groin. Other early HIV symptoms include slight fever, headaches, fatigue, and muscle aches. These symptoms may last for only a few weeks. Then there are usually no HIV symptoms for many years. That is why it can be hard to know if you have HIV. HOW CAN I KNOW IF I HAVE HIV? You cannot know for sure if you have HIV until you get tested. About 1 out of 5 people with HIV don’t know they are infected, so testing is very important. How Is HIV Spread? People have lots of questions about the ways you can get HIV. HIV is transmitted in blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. The most common ways HIV is spread are by: • Having vaginal or anal intercourse without a condom with someone who has HIV/AIDS • Sharing needles or syringes with someone who has HIV/AIDS • Being deeply punctured with a needle or surgical instrument contaminated with HIV • Getting HIV-infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretions into open wounds or sores • Babies born to women with HIV/AIDS can get HIV from their mothers during birth or from breastfeeding. How Can I Prevent Getting or Spreading HIV? There are many ways you can protect yourself
Umoja is an administrative reform initiative for the United Nations Secretariat that includes a thorough streamlining of UN business processes. At its core, it is an implementation of SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Umoja will provide a simplified and real-time approach to the Organization’s management of finances, resources and assets. By 2016, the United Nations Secretariat will have transitioned to Umoja as its central administrative tool, leaving behind multiple and fragmented legacy systems such as IMIS, Mercury, Sun, and many others. Umoja is not an acronym. Its name means “unity” in Swahili, and appropriately the solution represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the United Nations to: upgrade its technology, tools and practices to those appropriate for the 21st century; comply or exceed international industry standards such as IPSAS; streamline fragmented administrative processes, to allow Managers and Staff to focus on important work rather than red-tape; and finally, unify multiple IT and computer systems and platforms to avoid delays, waste and frustration. Ayman TAWFIQ
from HIV. The surest way is to abstain from sexual intercourse and from sharing needles and “works” if you use steroids, hormones, or other drugs. • Don’t share personal items that may have blood on them. This includes toothbrushes, razors, needles for piercing or tattooing, and blades for cutting or scarring. • If you choose to have sex, have safer sex to reduce the risk of exchanging blood, semen, or vaginal fluids with your sex partner(s). • Be sure to disinfect the needles you use Should I be tested? HIV tests are a normal part of health care. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, talk with a health care provider about testing. Talking about what risks you’ve taken can help you decide whether testing is right for you. Want to get tested for HIV? Tests are available from UNAMID Clinics and hospitals, and health clinics,offer free testing. You can also buy an HIV home test kit. Dr. Ragai ELGHAMRY Medical Officer, Egyptian FPU
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T
he Arabic language is spoken by over 200 million people in almost 22 countries. Arabic speakers are mainly concentrated in the Middle East in an area expanding from the Arabian Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean; moreover, there are almost 3 million Arabic speakers living in the United States and Canada. Arabic is the Language of Quran, the Holy Book of Islam, so it is the language number one in almost all Islamic countries. It was adopted by the United Nations as one of its six official languages. The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters and each letter has rules for pronunciation. Almost all letters could be spelled in English; however, there are some letters that only exist in the Arabic language and have very special pronunciation like the KH, GH, and ‘AIN.
ARABIC CORNER
GENERAL PHASES بالتوفيق
Good Luck!
Bettawfeeq
Happy Birthday!
Eid meelad sa'eed
Happy New Year!
Sana sa'eedah
Merry Christmas!
A'yaad meelad Saeedah
Happy Eid!
Eid mobarak
Happy Ramadan
Ramadan mobarak
Congratulations!
Mabrook
Its Delicious! (For meals…)
Enha laziza
I'd Like To Visit Egypt One Day
Arghabu bezeyarat Masr yoman ma
Say Hi To John For me.
Sallem ‘ala John men ajlee
Bless you (when sneezing)
Rahimaka Allah
Good Night & happy Dreams!
Laila sa'eda wa ahlaam gamela
I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)
‘Afwan
عفوا
Sorry (for a mistake)
Aasef
أسف
No Problem!
La moshkelah
Can You Say It Again?
A’ed men fadlak / A’eedi men fadlek (fem.)
Can You Speak Slowly?
Takalam bebot’ men fadlak/ fadlek (fem.)
تكلم ببطء من فضلك
Write It Down Please!
Oktobha men fadlek / Oktobiha men fadleki (fem.)
أكتبيها من فضلك/أكتبها من فضلك
I Don't Understand!
La afham
ال أفهم
I Don't Know!
La a’ref
آل أعرف
I Have No Idea.
La adri
الأدري
What's That Called In Arabic?
Ma esmoho bel arabiah?
What Does "Cat" Mean In Arabic?
Mada ta'ni kalemat "Cat" bel arabiah?
ماذا تعني كلمة "كات" بالعربية؟
How Do You Say "Please" In Arabic?
Kaifa taqoulu kalimat "please" bel arabiah?
كيف تقول كلمة "بليز" بالعربية؟
What Is This?
Ma hatha (th as in that)
My Arabic Is Bad.
Lughati al arabia laisat kama yajib
لغتي العربية ليست كما يجب
I need to practice my Arabic
Ahtaaju an atadarraba 'ala al arabia!
احتاج ان اتدرب على العربية
Don't Worry!
La taqlaq / La taqlaqi (fem.)
عيد ميالد سعيد سنة سعيدة أعياد ميالد سعيد عيد مبارك رمضان مبارك مبروك أنها لذيذة أرغب بزيارة مصر يوما ما سلِّم على (جون) من أجلي رحمك الله ليلة سعيدة و أحالم جميلة
المشكلة أعيدي من فضلك/أعد من فضلك
ما أسمه بالعربية؟
ما هذا؟
ال تقلقي/التقلق
Mohammed AL-SAIRAFI
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PHOTO GALLERY 1-The DPC Operations Dr. Kaleem S. Imam being breifed by a Senegalese officer at the place of incident where the Senegalese officers where ambushed. 2- The DPC P&P Dr. Mutasem, Mr. Frances Training coordinator and Mr. Pa Jallow Special Assistant of PC, visits the injured Senegalese at UNAMID hospital.
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3- Juliana Abah, Chrestopher Mofya and community leader Mr. Yousuf Ali Chairman of Tawila Locality Council during the hand over of renovated Tawila GoS Police Station under QUIPs projects.
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UNAMID Police Advisor cleaning a maternity ward in commemoration of
UNAMID AFRICAN UNION - UNITED NATIONS HYBRID OPERATION IN DARFUR
Nelson Mandela Day.
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