UNMIT
United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste

Closure of UNMIT

The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste completed its mandate on 31 December 2012. The establishment of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) was preceded by a number of other UN operations or missions deployed in Timor-Leste beginning in 1999.

Momentum: Timor-Leste forges a vibrant future

Momentum: Timor-Leste forges a vibrant future

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  • Introduction
  • Message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations
  • Message from Acting Special Representative in Timor-Leste Finn Reske-Nielsen
  • Special Representatives of the Secretary-General
  • Timor-Leste’s history at a glance
  • Timeline of UN Missions in Timor-Leste
  • Map of Timor-Leste
  • Vision
  • Space
  • Voice
  • Trust
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  • Arte Moris - Young artists in Timor-Leste
  • Capacity Building
  • Culture
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  • Geography
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  • Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
  • Leadership
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  • Securing the peace
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  • Videos: Timor-Leste Districts
  • Videos: Vision
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    Momentum: Timor-Leste forges a vibrant future

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    Achieving peace through sport

    Medium view of woman in red sleeveless shirt holding barbell behind her shoulders
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Athlete Aguida Amaral prepares for the Dili Marathon • Martine Perret, 8/1/2011
    Two people in red shirts run against a dark background
    UNMIT / Bernandino Soares
    Runners compete in the third Dili Marathon • Bernardino Soares, 12/5/2012
    People on three-wheeled bicycles beneath a red, black and yellow inflatable arch, people stand along road watching
    UNMIT / Bernandino Soares
    Competitors in the third Dili Marathon cross the finish line • Bernardino Soares, 12/5/2012
    Man flies through the air against a blue sky holding handlebars of motorcycle
    UNMIT / Bernandino Soares
    Driver pulls a stunt at the annual Dili Motocross event • Bernardino Soares, 7/7/2010
    Cyclists on a road with traditional Timorese house in background
    UNMIT
    Tour de Timor bike race • Bernardino Soares, 13/7/2011
    Rear view of group of cyclists on paved road going towards arched border-crossing
    UNMIT / Bernardino Soares
    Competitors in the fourth annual Tour de Timor cross the border into Indonesia for the first time in the history of the race • Bernardino Soares, 11/7/2012
    People line-up on side of road under large tree, one cyclist in front
    UNMIT / Bernardino Soares
    Tour de Timor bike race • Bernardino Soares, 11/7/2012
    Schoolyard, school building, rear view of child in pink shirt and yellow shorts throws a ball
    UNMIT
    UN volunteers organize sport and cultural events to promote volunteerism in Dili • Bernardino Soares, 21/9/2011
    Three men in white pants and red belts upside down in the air on a beach, water in background
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Large group of children gathered around one boy kicking a ball, man in uniform watches
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Member of the Portuguese Formed Police Unit lead Timorese youth in a soccer scoring practice during the Dili Marathon • Martine Perret, 12/5/2010
    Large group of children on road, two in close-up view, all going in same direction
    UNMIT
    Children participate in the Run for Peace during the Dili Marathon • Martine Perret, 12/5/2010
    Group of adults walk on road, trees on the right, water on the left
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    President José Ramos-Horta (centre) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ameerah Haq (left) participate in the Dili Marathon • Martine Perret, 18/6/2011
    Silhouette of eight people on bicycles on a road, medium side/back view
    UNMIT
    Ride for Peace, a day before Tour de Timor • Martine Perret, 10/9/2011
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    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Blurred photo of cyclists on road against brown hill
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Rider in the third annual Tour de Timor cycles towards the finish line • Martine Perret, 11/9/2011
    Medium view of man on bicycle driving through stream, cloudy sky, trees in background
    UNMIT / Martine Perret
    Tour de Timor bike race • Martine Perret, 11/9/2011
    Volleyball court, man in blue shorts and shirt, number 10 on shirt, man's arms raised, ball in air over net
    UNMIT
    UN Day sporting event at the Secretariat of State for Youth and Sports in Dili • Martine Perret, 24/10/2011
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    UNMIT
    UN Day sporting event at the Secretariat of State for Youth and Sports in Dili • Martine Perret, 24/10/2011
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    • United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste

    The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) was established by Security Council resolution 1704 of 25 August 2006. UNMIT supported Timor-Leste’s stability, democratic governance, police and justice sector reform, and human rights.