Kuajok youth on Peacekeepers’ Day: Empowering us is best way to prevent, mitigate and manage conflicts
Kuajok youth took to the radio waves to express their concerns about unemployment as UNMISS celebrated Peacekeepers' Day. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS As part of the United Nations International Peacekeepers’ Day…
“Being a UN Volunteer is about embracing the community”: Jason William Gbambi, UNMISS
Jason William Gbambi, a national volunteer serving with UNMISS, is thoroughly enjoying his important work. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS Jason William Gbambi is a national UN Volunteer working with UNMISS. In this short…
UNIFIL marks UN Peacekeepers’ Day, affirming the importance of peace in south Lebanon and celebrating the power of youth
UNIFIL marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at the mission’s headquarters today. As 29 May fell on a Saturday this year, UNIFIL chose to hold its ceremony the following Monday. On the occasion, the…
UNMISS facilitates mentoring education programme for 120 street children in Aweil town
These children living on the streets of Aweil town are saying yes to a chance to go to school. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS Children living on the streets has become an increasingly common problem in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal…
A United Voice: Kosovo Civil Society Organisations Publish Their Second Joint Annual Human Rights Report with UNMIK and OHCHR Support
Thirty-four key human rights civil society organisations (CSOs) in Kosovo officially published their second joint report on the human rights situation in Kosovo on 31 May, in follow-up to their first-ever joint report last…
Translating Justice: UNMIK Partners with UNDP to bridge linguistic barriers in Kosovo courts
Over the past six years, UNMIK has worked in partnership with local judicial authorities to improve the quality of translation and multilingual services within the Kosovo court system to facilitate equal access to justice for…
UN Police partner with the South Sudan National Police Service and community in Torit to curb crime
High crime rates have led to community members of Hai Battery in Eastern Equatoria collaborating with UNPOL officers and the South Sudan National Police Service to tackle incidents together. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers mark International Day of Families in Wau
Commemorating International day of Families, UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh handed over clothing, hand sanitizers, sports equipment; conducted free medical checkups for 66 orphaned children in Wau. “God seems to have a…
Young, dynamic South Sudanese match wits in an UNMISS quiz to promote peace
Young participants of a Radio Miraya spelling quiz received books, information material and promotional items depicting a peaceful, prosperous future for South Sudan. Photo by Moses Pasi/UNMISS. “By participating in the Radio…
Joint four-day AU-ECCAS-UN-EU visit to the Central African Republic
A joint delegation from the African Union (AU), Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), United Nations and European Union is in Bangui for a high-level visit to the Central African Republic (CAR) from 2 to 5…
Joint statement by AUMISS, IGAD, R-JMEC, ADC, and UNMISS on the situation in Pibor
AUMISS, IGAD, R-JMEC, ADC, and UNMISS have made a joint statement on the situation in Pibor. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS A joint delegation to Pibor on 1 June 2021, consisting of representatives from the African Union…
UNMISS leads high-level international delegation on Jonglei peace mission
Nicholas Haysom, Head of UNMISS, led a high-level delegation on a peace mission to Jonglei State. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS Communities across Jonglei are in the midst of a perfect storm. Intercommunal fighting has cost…