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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · May 28

We are finally on Bluesky!

We’re the #UnitedNations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, or #OROLSI for short.

We’re here to strengthen #justice, #security and #peace, because even in the sky, rule of law and security shouldn’t be up in the air!

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 1d

After the side event, we provided a virtual reality tour that gave participants the ability to virtually visit UNMISS.

Thank you to all of the participants for the engaging discussion on customary and statutory #justice, indigenous justice and inclusive justice systems.

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 1d

Last week, we co-organized #WTA2025 Side-Event "Bridging the Divide between Customary and Statutory Justice in Conflict-affected Environments" with the Permanent Mission's of #Germany and #Colombia to the #UN

The event spotlighted the #trailblazing work by Lena Ellen Becker & Michelle Doerlemann.

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 1d

Officer in Charge of @orolsi.bsky.social and United Nations Police (#UNPOL) Adviser Faisal Shahkar congratulates #WTA2025 winner Olukemi Ibikunle PMP of #Nigeria.

#Police Commissioner Shahkar also stressed the urgent need for more uniformed women in @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social.

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 3d

In honor of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we celebrated the work of our #WTA2025 winner, Olukemi Ibikunle of #Nigeria.

She spoke with other colleagues about #MentalHealth in prisons and trauma-informed #prison design.

Thank you to the PM of #Sweden & Nigeria to the #UN for co-hosting the timely event.

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 3d

Proud to share our latest primer in collaboration with @berghoffnd.bsky.social : Engendering Political Transformation.

It guides DDR practitioners in promoting gender-responsive political transformation within or beyond processes DDR.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/yv6csa47

#DDR #PeaceBegins

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Olukemi Ibikunle, winner of the 2025
#UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers! #WTA2025

From #Nigeria 🇳🇬 serving in #MONUSCO,
she believes that #peace begins behind prison walls.

Learn more: peacekeeping.un.org/en/olukemi-i...

#WomenTrailblazing

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 5d

We’re pleased to invite you to our online #GenevaPeaceWeek session, Fighting for a Voice: Women Ex-Combatants and the Politics of Reintegration.

🗓️16 Oct | 15:00-16:30 CEST

Learn more: genevapeaceweek.ch/en/programme...

💻 Join online: us06web.zoom.us/j/86321350321

#WPS #DDR #gpw2025

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 11d

🟣 Join us LIVE 8 October at 10:00 AM EDT for the 2025 #UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers ceremony #WTA2025🟡

Watch LIVE on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s...

Learn more: medium.com/@orolsi/list...

#WomenTrailblazing #WomenPeaceSecurity

2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award Ceremony

The Trailblazer Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of women justice and corrections officers deployed as government-provided personnel to United Nations peace operations and challenges gen...

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to #Sweden and #Senegal for co-organizing such an important and engaging event and ongoing support to justice and corrections at the United Nations.

#WTA2025 #WomenTrailblazing

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 11d

Experts shared insights on strategic partnerships and the urgent need for humane prison systems.

As we mark key anniversaries of these international standards, the event reaffirmed global commitment to dignity, justice, and rehabilitation.

#WTA2025 #WomenTrailblazing

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 11d

A powerful discussion on implementing the Nelson Mandela and Bangkok Rules in overcrowded and resource-scarce environments, honoring Saye Ndim of #Senegal, shortlisted candidate for the #WTA2025, for her leadership in prison reform.

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Jerome Mellon @jeromemellon.bsky.social · 13d

🎙Recently briefed @UN Member States on how the rule of law approach of @orolsi.bsky.social makes #CounterTerrorism and the prevention of #ViolentExtremism effective in the field. Also thanked outgoing @UN_OCT USG #Voronkov for his steadfast work and inspiring leadership. #CT #PCVE

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 12d

🟣 #WTA2025 🟡

Candidates présélectionnée : Lena Ellen Becker

Experte en justice originaire d’#Allemagne 🇩🇪, Lena est en mission avec @unmiss.bsky.social. Elle contribue à rapprocher la justice des communautés au #SoudanDuSud grâce à des réformes locales.

🔗 orolsi.medium.com/candidate-pr...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 16d

🟣 #WTA2025 🟡

Candidate présélectionnée: Olukemi Ibikunle

Originaire du #Nigéria, Olukemi est cheffe d’équipe au sein de #MONUSCO.

Elle s’est imposée comme ingénieure d’unité dans un secteur traditionnellement masculin.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/cand...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 22d

🟣#WTA2025🟡

Candidate présélectionnée: Sarah Omoka Adole

Spécialiste pénitentiaire nigériane 🇳🇬 en mission avec #MINUSCA, Sarah transforme des vies à la prison pour femmes de Bimbo, en #RépubliqueCentrafricaine.

🔗https://medium.com/@orolsi/candidate-présélectionnée-sarah-omoka-adole-41ca947c59fa

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 23d

Governor Lobong welcomed @unmiss.bsky.social ’s CVR project as a positive force for peace, social cohesion, vocational training, employment, and voluntary civilian disarmament in South Sudan. #PeaceBegins #DDR

🔗 tinyurl.com/ykdbhv28

Governor Lobong urges more youth to abandon gangs after 400 surrendered - Eye Radio

The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State has appealed to young people involved in gangs and criminal activities to return to their communities and choose the path of peace. Governor Louis Lobong Lojore...

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 23d

🟣 #WTA2025🟡

Candidate présélectionnée : Victorine Mana

Originaire du #Cameroun, Victorine coordonne l’équipe opérationnelle pénitentiaire de #MINUSCA à la prison de Ngaragba, assurant la sécurité 24h/24 et une gestion efficace de l’établissement.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/cand...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 24d

🟣#WTA2025🟡

Candidate présélectionnée: Saye Ndim

Spécialiste pénitentiaire originaire du #Sénégal, Saye coordonne l’Équipe Mobile Pénitentiaire de #MINUSCA, menant des missions qui apportent un soutien essentiel aux prisons isolées en #RCA

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/cand... @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · 25d

🚨 Excellente nouvelle du #WTA2025 ! 🚨

5 #FemmesPionnières du #Cameroun 🇨🇲, de l’#Allemagne 🇩🇪, du #Nigéria 🇳🇬 et du #Sénégal 🇸🇳 sont nominées pour leur travail dans @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social: @unmiss.bsky.social, #MONUSCO & #MINUSCA.

🔗 En savoir plus : orolsi.medium.com/prix-de-la-p...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 18

🟣#WTA2025🟡

Trailblazer Spotlight on: Beatrice Were

A corrections officer from #Kenya serving with #MONUSCO in the #DRC, Beatrice is driving gender-sensitive prison reform.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/trai...

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing #WPS #SCR1325 #WomenPeaceSecurity

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 18

🟣#WTA2025🟡

Trailblazer Spotlight on: Michelle Doerlemann

A justice officer from #Germany serving with #UNTMIS Michelle is helping rebuild trust in justice systems through community-driven reform.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/trai...

#WomenTrailblazing #WomenPeaceSecurity

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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 17

🟣#WTA2025 🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Lena Ellen Becker

A justice expert from #Germany serving with @unmiss.bsky.social, Lena helps bring justice closer to communities in South Sudan.

🔗 Learn more about her work here: medium.com/@orolsi/lena...

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 16

🟣#WTA2025 🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Victorine Mana

From Cameroon, Victorine coordinates the #MINUSCA operational corrections team at Ngaragba Prison, ensuring 24/7 security and effective prison management.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/vict...

#WomenTrailblazing @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WPS

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 15

🟣#WTA2025 🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Saye Ndim

A corrections expert from Senegal, Saye coordinates the #MINUSCA Mobile Corrections Team, leading missions that bring vital support to remote prisons across #CAR.

🔗 medium.com/@orolsi/saye...

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social #WomenTrailblazing

United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions @orolsi.bsky.social · Sep 12

🟣#WTA2025 🟡

Shortlisted candidate: Olukemi Ibikunle

Olukemi from #Nigeria serves as a Team Leader in #MONUSCO.

In a field traditionally dominated by men, Olukemi has excelled as the Unit Engineer.

🔗https://medium.com/@orolsi/olukemi-ibikunle-7afedbb7cd73

@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social