International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Hinasha Thapa, Nepal
Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa, a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal, is serving a a Senior Medical Officer with UNMISS. Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa is a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal…
National COVID-19 vaccination campaign officially launched in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) has joined the ranks of countries that have adopted vaccination as a means of combating the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to testing and other measures to prevent the spread of the…
Kenyan Peacekeeper wins United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2020 Award
UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE For Kenya, Uganda and The Seychelles Telephone: (254 20)7621102/7623798 P.O. Box 67578 - 00200 e-mail: unon- nairobiunic@un.org Nairobi, Kenya PRESS RELEASE Kenyan Peacekeeper wins United…
International Day of UN Peacekeepers - Subhonzoda Abdumannon, Tajikistan
Subhonzoda Abdumannon from Tajikistan is a 28-year-old UNPOL Police Adviser deployed to UNMISS and is serving for peace in the world's newest country, South Sudan. Deployed to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, Subhonzoda…
Corrections officers in Eastern Equatoria State trained on prisoners’ rights, access to justice
Corrections officers in Torit learning more about prisoners' rights. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS Twenty prison officers have been trained in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, on promoting and protecting rights of inmates as they…
Youth, Peace, Security: Jado Yoanis Jago, Singer, Upper Nile
South Sudanese musician, Jado Yoanis Jago was born in the Tonga locality of Malakal, Upper Nile state. His dream of being a musician came true in 2015, when he released his first album. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS. 29-year…
THE UNSG's MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY
UNSG This year’s Africa Day highlights arts, culture and heritage as levers for building the Africa we want. Africa’s rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage is important for sustainable development, poverty reduction…
Joint statement on the situation in Mali (May 24, 2021)
The local transition monitoring committee, made up of ECOWAS, the African Union and MINUSMA, with members of the international community, including France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and the European Union…
Africa Day | Message of United Nations Secretary-general
This year’s Africa Day highlights arts, culture and heritage as levers for building the Africa we want. Africa’s rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage is important for sustainable development, poverty reduction, and…
Youth, Peace, Security: Nunu Nuela, Craftsperson, Western Equatoria
Nunu Nuela, a 28-year-old handicrafts expert from Western Equatoria, finds joy in passing on her skills to other women so that they can be financially independent. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. 28-year-old Nunu Nuela is a busy…
South Sudan begins constitution-making process supported by the United Nations
Nearly a decade after gaining independence, South Sudan is beginning the process of drafting a permanent constitution, which is expected to pave the way for fair elections. UNMISS and partners supported a workshop on the…
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Kirti Kler, UN Volunteer, India
Kirti Kler from India is one of the dedicated UN Volunteers serving for peace with UNMISS at the mission's field office in Lakes state, South Sudan. 27-year-old Kirti Kler has travelled a long way from India to serve for…