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As dawn breaks over the Ororubá Mountains in Pernambuco, Brazil, Indigenous youth from the Xukuru do Ororubá people work in a nursery, reviving native plant species, especially those with medicinal value. Led by Ângela Neves Pereira (“Bella”), they aim to restore not just the land but their…
Ituri: More than 3,500 civilians find refuge with MONUSCO in Gina
More than 3,500 civilians, including 1,850 women and 550 children, found refuge on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at MONUSCO's military base in Gina, in Djugu territory (Ituri). They were fleeing violent clashes between two rival militias that bloodied the region until late in the evening. According…
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The well-kept pitch at Nongo is only a temporary home. Most days, Bolonta trains on the dusty clay field of the Matoto district, far removed from the technical centre’s facilities. It’s here, in this modest setting, that the club has carved out its identity – transforming every available space into…
Abdulkafi's Story of Resilience
Abdulkafi’s story is one of resilience — a young man displaced to Hudaydah who continues to rebuild his life after a serious injury.
UN General Assembly President engages with students on UN Radio Miraya on Day of the African Child in South Sudan
JUBA - It’s not the first time Esther Keji has made an appearance on Radio Miraya. The young South Sudanese student has made several appearances on Radio Miraya, operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, sharing her opinions on the experiences of young people in this troubled country as…
UNMISS trains stakeholders in Eastern Equatoria on the electoral process
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Civic education and voter registration are important parts of the process meant to lead to the first post-independence elections in the world’s youngest nation in December. Recently, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) held a workshop for the 25 members of Eastern…
Information Note: Mobile court in Yei begins proceedings tomorrow
JUBA - As part of ongoing efforts to extend justice services to areas without a permanent judicial presence, a mobile court will begin proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2-16 December 2025. Funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba, the court is being implemented by South…
Women in Unity urge Government to pass legislation to prevent gender-based violence
UNITY - Women and girls in Unity State are urging the Government to pass long-pending legislation to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, stressing the need to shield them from harmful practices such as early and forced marriage. The call was made during a three-day women’s forum in Bentiu…
Two years of the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers
On 20 November, more than 150 uniformed women joined an online event celebrating two years of the Pilot Network for Uniformed Women Peacekee
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The Secretary-General Message to the United Nations International Media Seminar On Peace in the Middle East
Today’s dialogue on the dangers and complexities of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory holds tragic relevance. Journalists in Gaza have been facing the same risks and realities as the people they cover – including displacement, famine and death. Since the appalling attacks on 7…
United Nations Police Advisor supports efforts of women police officers serving in South Sudan Primary tabs
Thousands of women and children sought sanctuary in United Nations protection sites when civil war broke out in South Sudan. Six years later, many remain in the camps, watching and waiting for the right time to leave as peace descends on the country. These families are protected by UN police…
FEATURE – Abdi Wali Hassan Hashi: From shining shoes to shining a light on Somalia’s rebuilding
Abdi Wali Hassan Hashi, a Somali-Finnish journalist, has reported globally for 25 years and now trains media in Somalia.