This initiative by the Prison Administration Support Unit, supported by the Gender Section and the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office, aims to encourage responsible and respectful behavior in prisons.
In Ituri, MONUSCO and its partners intensify the fight against sexual violence
In a province still marked by insecurity and gender-based violence, MONUSCO and its partners are intensifying their interventions.
Press Release: UNMISS calls for political dialogue to be backed by concrete action to end violence
JUBA – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is encouraged by renewed efforts from the country’s leaders to reinvigorate political dialogue but stresses that meaningful progress towards sustainable peace and…
UNMISS peacekeeping veterinarians help keep the tradition of cattle keeping alive in South Sudan
JONGLEI - In the cattle camps of Jonglei and neighboring Greater Pibor Administrative Area, life follows an ancient rhythm. Here, cattle are not simply animals, they are identity, wealth, security and thread that binds…
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UNSMIL clarifies selection process as Structured Dialogue invitations begin
UNSMIL this week began extending invitations to potential Structured Dialogue members.
Jonglei authorities, civil society, and media unite to end exploitation and violence against women and girls
JONGLEI - Too often in South Sudan, girls are treated as assets to be sold to the highest bidder. “We treat girls as bank accounts rather than advocating for their protection and right to education,” explains the Jonglei…
South Korean peacekeepers help Jonglei farmers take new phenomenon of rice planting to new levels
BOR - When extraordinary flooding struck low-lying, flood-prone Jonglei, the impact was devastating, with many farmers helplessly watching their crops and livelihoods being swept away. “I had around 400 mango, guava, lemon…
All is not lost! – Nyanin David Koch overcomes the odds to become a powerful voice for change
BOR - Twelve years after running for her life, Nyanin David Koch can still vividly recall every second of the three-kilometer journey to safety. "I can still hear the echoes of gunshots,” recounts the 23-year-old. “At the age…
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, Stephanie Koury, discussed the priorities and recommendations of Libyan women in a consultation in Tripoli.
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UNSMIL consults women ahead of Libyan Women’s Caucus establishment
As part of its preparations to establish the Libyan Women’s Caucus of the Structured Dialogue, UNSMIL consulted with close to 100 women
Women-led grassroots initiative lays groundwork for Akoka-Fashoda peace deal
UPPER NILE – What began with clandestine conversations between women from Akoka and Fashoda has now led to an end of a 12-year-old and frequently deadly land dispute between the two communities. “Fashoda and Akoka are bound…
UN Special Envoy's meetings in Riyadh
Amman, 9 December 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, was in Riyadh today where he met with Yemeni Foreign Minister Shaya Zindani, the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber, the UAE Ambassador to…
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Security Council extends peacekeeping mission in Abyei in face of stalled peace efforts
“The political process between the Sudan and South Sudan on Abyei and border issues remains stalled,” warned UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee last month. Situated along the boundary between Sudan and…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Yemen
The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about the continued arbitrary detention of 59 United Nations personnel, in addition to dozens of NGO, civil society, and diplomatic mission personnel. He condemns the referral by the…