A lack of resources means that far from all persons living with disabilities in Eastern Equatoria State have been officially registered. Photo: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
Eastern Equatorian persons with disabilities demand equal rights and end of discrimination
TORIT- The Union of Persons Living with Disabilities in Eastern Equatoria have raised concerns about their rights not being adequately protected. To address the issue, the entity advocates for an awareness-raising drive to…
Women in isolated Cithou weave resilience into every one of their creations, making the most of the little they have to sustain themselves. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Resourceful women in “hidden place” Cithou ask for school, healthcare and justice
WARRAP - Cithou, a small village 30 kilometers from Kuajok, is aptly named “the hidden place.” Isolated by muddy roads caused by devastating floods, it’s a place that few have seen or heard of. That, however, is set to change…
Sudan women women courageously shared their experiences of terror and trauma after fleeing the conflict to seek refuge in South Sudan. Photo by Deng Mou/UNMISS.
Sudanese women refugees share stories of terror and trauma after fleeing escalating conflict
Aweil - “We faced many difficulties when we ran from the fighting. We were robbed. Our phones, our money, and even the gold I was wearing was taken from me. I was beaten and really suffered.” Halima Musa Ismael’s experience…
During a focus group discussion with persons with disabilities in Kuajok, hardened women and men complained that many pledges to address their situation remain mere promises. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
Kuajok’s persons with disabilities frustrated by lack of action to make promises reality
WARRAP - In Kuajok, 50 women and men with disabilities came together to share their experiences, concerns, challenges and, perhaps most importantly, hopes for less discrimination and more attention to their special needs. For…
A huge crowd showed up at a Malakal event, stressing the need to protect the human rights of everyone, not least women, girls and persons with disabilities. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS.
Malakal residents from all walks of life commemorate Human Rights Day at exuberant event
UPPER NILE – More than a thousand Malakal residents gathered to celebrate Human Rights Day, which marks the end of the annual and global 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence. Under the theme “Our Rights…
With thousands of people arriving from conflict-affected Sudan, Boro Medina is facing a severe lack of food and essential services. Overcrowding also means an increased need for protection of civilians. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
Bora Medina: Influx of refugees/returnees fleeing Sudan crisis prompts need for protection of civilians
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Boro Medina, located about 70 kilometers from the Sudan border, is struggling to accommodate thousands of refugees, primarily women and children, who have settled in the area despite a lack of basic…
UNMISS calls for concerted efforts to prevent widespread violence in Jonglei, Greater Pibor
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) urges Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) authorities to redouble their efforts to reduce tensions among youth from both sides. This follows allegations…
The nature of the topics discussed at the Nimule event was heavy, but there was still room for a bit of enjoyment. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
Nimule women lambast impunity for perpetrators of gender-based violence
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Just like in other parts of South Sudan, women and girls in Nimule run an alarmingly high risk of being subjected to sexual or other forms of gender-based violence. To make matters worse, many perpetrators…
JOINT PRESS RELEASE South Sudan: UN report says arbitrary arrests and detentions remain serious concern
GENEVA/JUBA, 18 December 2024 – Arbitrary arrests and ensuing detention of civilians remain a serious human rights concern in South Sudan, according to a joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the United Nations…
Scarce resources frequently breed tensions between farmers and pastoralists. In Rokon, the two sides met to address their differences and prevent further conflict. Photos: Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS
Dialogue averts conflict between farmers and cattle keepers in Rokon, Central Equatoria
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – In South Sudan, farmers and cattle keepers often compete for scarce food and water resources. In November, when grazing animals destroyed six hectares of farmland in Rokon, familiar tensions rose yet again…
There was not only messages of peace and unity but also singing when faith-based groups got together in Wau. Photos: Michael Wondi/UNMISS
Faith-based groups in Wau pledge continued promotion of inclusivity, peace, reconciliation
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – With South Sudan and many of its citizens still healing, reeling and recovering from physical and emotional scars resulting from years of armed conflict, faith-based groups have an important role to…
Inmates and staff at the Tonj North prison are proud of their farm and the variety of vegetables it produces, which benefits the outside-the-walls community as well. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Tonj North prison farm transforms lives of inmates and community members alike
WARRAP – A groundbreaking agricultural project In Tonj North is rewriting the narrative on food security and rehabilitation among inmates at the local prison. What started off as a response to a chronic lack of nutrition has…