16 Days of Activism: “We must throw off the shackles of patriarchy for progress” - Teresina Peter, Upper Nile
MALAKAL - Teresina Peter is a 48-year-old mother to eight children. She lost her husband early in life but wasn’t defeated. Today, Teresina runs a small business which enables her to put food on the table for her family and…
UNMISS overcomes barriers to peace through cultural exchanges among communities in Lakes
A two-day event in Rumbek, Lakes state, brought together two communities who were former foes in friendship and amity. Photo by Emmanuel Menwon/UNMISS. RUMBEK – Building peace from the grassroots is the only way to sustained…
UNFICYP kicks-off 16 day of activism against gender-based violence with voices from civil society
To mark the beginning of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, together with the Australian High Commission, held an virtual meeting with representatives from…
“South Sudanese women have the potential to be adept peacebuilders” – Edea Sharon, Gender Affairs Officer, UNMISS
Born in Juba, South Sudan, Edea Sharon grew up in the refugee camps of neighboring Uganda. Today at 40, she is the mother of two children. But her parenting role started early in life. As the first-born she was like a second…
“Education liberates women.” – Roda Sube, Gender Affairs Officer, UNMISS.
WARRAP - Roda Wasuk Primo Sube wears many hats. She’s a mother to a daughter, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and a Gender Affairs Officer with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Roda holds a…
Condolence message to families of the bus shooting victims in Deçan/Dečane
Our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the shooting at a bus carrying school students near Gllogjan/Glođane village in Deçan/Dečane. We wish a speedy recovery to all the injured and call…
In Lainya, communities unite 16 Days of Activism with the need for health and hygiene
LAINYA - More than 1000 women, men and children in Lainya town undertook a three-kilometer walk to mark 16 Days of Activism. They had a dual objective: To raise awareness regarding the need to eliminate all forms of violence…
Advocacy event for 16 Days in Juba puts young students on the centerstage
JUBA - Sensitizing young minds on equal rights for women—that was the focus of an unconventional but necessary advocacy event in Juba during the ongoing 16 Days of Activism. “Violence against women and young girls is a fact…
Secretary-General message marking the international day for the elimination of violence against women and girls
Violence against women and girls continues to be the most pervasive and pressing human rights issue in the world today. It is both an abhorrent crime and a public health emergency, with far-reaching consequences for millions…
Music festival in Nicosia brings communities together
Today, the “Cultural Movement” and the bi-communal group "Cyprus One Homeland, All Together" held a musical event at Faneromeni Square in Nicosia. Niyal Ozturk and Freideriki Tombazou, the Cypriot performers, joined their…
Women in Unity state call for equal representation at all levels of government
“The time has come for South Sudanese women to take a leading role in their communities. Believe me, if women are given the opportunities we deserve, we will live in a peaceful country.” That was the passionate and meaningful…
New project to drive stability and peace in Central Equatoria launched by Trust Fund partners
An innovative new programme to promote social cohesion between politically divided communities and to pave the way for recovery across the region. It's designed to help communities in Yei, Lainya, Morobo and Kajo-Keji…