Diseases and pests main challenges to food security in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State
When stakeholders in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State met to discuss issues related to food security, there were an abundance of inputs. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS The directors of agricultural departments of the five counties of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal have urged their government to fight and…
CAR national police force boosted by over 650 new recruits
652 new police officers – among them 183 women – were welcomed into the ranks of the Internal Security Forces of the Central African Republic (CAR) during a ceremony held at the National Police Academy in Bangui on 25 August 2021. The event was presided over by Head of State Faustin-Archange…
“Colors of Nature with Uta and Miljana”: Bilingual Children’s Book Celebrates the Diversity of Kosovo
When it comes to the next generation, building a framework for a more trusting, collaborative society can begin in the simplest of ways, including through storytelling. That’s the guiding principle behind Colors of Nature with Uta and Miljana, a bilingual children’s book about a friendship between…
Finnish support Marjayoun hospital with anesthesia machine
As part of continued UNIFIL support to host communities and in order to enhance local medical capabilities, the mission’s Finnish peacekeepers recently donated an anesthesia machine to a public hospital in Marjayoun, south-eastern Lebanon, last week. The new machine replaces one that was aged and…
UNMISS hands over renovated school in Kodok, Upper Nile State
Joy all around as children inspected their newly renovated school in Kodok, Upper Nile State. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS Kids in Kodok in Upper Nile’s Fashoda County have reason to rejoice: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has just handed given them a fully renovated version of their…
THE SECURITY AND GENDER GROUP CALLS FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF YOUNG WOMAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF FERIZAJ
24 August 2021 The Security and Gender Group (SGG) strongly condemns the killing of the 18-year-old young woman who was left with no signs of life at the hospital of Ferizaj/Uroševac on Sunday, 22 August. The SGG calls upon relevant institutions to take effective measures to thoroughly investigate…
New police station in Kalibalek, Unity State, to boost rule of law
There was joy all around when UNMISS handed over a newly constructed police station in Bentiu. Photos: Rosilene Nkwelle Nzelle Nahvoma/UNMISS Anyone thinking about committing a crime or two anywhere near the Kalibalek area of Bentiu would be wise to think again. “The presence of this robust police…
Secretary-General appoints Alexander Ivanko of the Russian Federation as his Special Representative for Western Sahara and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Alexander Ivanko of the Russian Federation as his new Special Representative for Western Sahara and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western…
Following workshop, communities in Eastern Equatoria agree on tackling harmful cultural practices
It's never too early to start learning. Some women at a workshop in Eastern Equatoria State brought their little ones along. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS For some of the 40 participating chiefs and women, the discussions at the forum in Eastern Equatoria State proved to be real eyeopeners. “The Madi…
New police station in Anyidi in Jonglei brings hopes that displaced people will return home
“A functional police station in Anyidi means that even we, as women, will have our needs and concerns addressed. I am happy, very happy about this,” said Rieng Garang and Deborah Nyieng, standing in the shade while watching the facility being handed over to their community. They are hoping that a…
Note on trends of violations and abuses of international human rights law and violations of international humanitarian law in Mali - 1 April – 30 June 2021
Bamako, 30 August 2021 – Today, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) released its quarterly note on trends in human rights violations and abuses in Mali. It covers the period from 1 Aprilto 30 June 2021. The second quarter of the year was marked by…
Note on trends of violations and abuses of international human rights law and violations of international humanitarian law in Mali - 1 April – 30 June 2021
Bamako, 30 August 2021 – Today, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) released its quarterly note on trends in human rights violations and abuses in Mali. It covers the period from 1 Aprilto 30 June 2021. The second quarter of the year was marked by…