UNMISS police officer from Sweden initiates fundraiser, hands over sports gear to hundreds of youths
Swedish police officer Sandra Bylund, spreading the gospel of football among internally displaced boys and girls in Western Bahr El Ghazal. “We used to be idle here because most of us have no jobs and nothing to do, but have…
Joint special mobile court resuming work on cases related to cross-border cattle migration
Many VIPs were present at a festive ceremony when an UNMISS-supported joint mobile special court resumed its operations in Warbet. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP/WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Cattle raids and conflicts between…
Women in Raso Olo shall soon give birth at UNMISS-funded maternity ward
Residents in Raso Olo, Western Equatoria, often feel marginalized. UNMISS is funding the ongoing construction of a maternity ward to reduce childbirth mortality rates. Photos: Felix Katie/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- The…
Stakeholders discuss female political representation at UNMISS forum in Malakal
At a recent workshop in Malakal, women and men identified factors that are standing in the way of achieving gender equality in the country. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS UPPER NILE- Female political representation, the…
UNMISS strongly condemns deadly violence in Kajo-Keji Central Equatoria State
Juba, 5 February 2023: The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was shocked to receive initial reports of the deadly violence in Kajo-Keji County (Central Equatoria State) that claimed the lives of at least 27…
Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day
While mother-tongue-based education is essential to the full development of individuals and to the transmission of linguistic heritage, 40% of the world's students do not have access to education in the language they speak or…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF NEPAL
On 18 February, MINURSO celebrated Napal National Day by raising its flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Nepal observes “Democracy Day” which marks the birth of modern Nepal in 1951…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF SRI LANKA
On 04 February, MINURSO celebrated Sri Lanka National Day Independence Day by raising the country’s flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. The Day marks the country’s independence in 1948. It is…
Mentorship Programme for Emerging Young Women Leaders
Are you a young woman eager to gain hands-on experience and learn about the work of the United Nations? If yes, don’t miss an opportunity to apply for the “Mentorship Programme for Young Women Leaders” at the United Nations…
Walk in the green to learn to keep it clean – and so much more!
A Saturday hike in the mountains was much more than that for about 30 multiethnic young people from Kamenicë/Kamenica – the trip uncovering new territory for many. “Today was fantastic,” 16-year-old Mefail said. “In addition…
SRSG Ziadeh meets with civil society representatives from Pristina, Belgrade and Mitrovica
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh met with several civil society representatives from Pristina, Belgrade and Mitrovica on 13 February to hear their views and perspectives on…
SRSG ZIADEH MEETS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MULTI-ETHNIC PARLIAMENTARY GROUP IN THE ASSEMBLY OF KOSOVO
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh visited the Assembly of Kosovo today and met with the Deputy President of the Assembly of Kosovo, Mr. Bekim Arifi, and Head of the Multi…