Women in Terekeka stand up for their rights at UNMISS-supported conference
The importance of women having the same opportunities as men, and how to reach that goal, was discussed at a conference organized by UNMISS in Terekeka. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Women delegates from…
Educating juvenile offenders is the keystone in reformatory process for South Sudan
As part of its ongoing capacity-building support to rule of law institutions in South Sudan, UNMISS conducted a four-day workshop for 25 officers working with the National Prison Service. Photo by Carole Abou Farah/UNMISS…
In South Sudan, Protection of Civilians sites are transitioning into Internally Displaced Persons Camps
In this story series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping, which guides peace operations across 12 active missions. Story by Samira Y. Salifu “We are rebalancing our military peacekeepers to take a…
Action for Peacekeeping: Engagement Platoons champion gender parity in peacekeeping and beyond
In this story series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping , which guides peace operations across 12 active missions. Story by Annalysse Mason “During [the] second patrol of our platoon to Noong and…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF BANGLADESH
On 26 March, MINURSO celebrated Bangladesh’s National Day by raising its national flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Bangladesh marks its declaration of independence in 1971. It is…
UNISFA, IOM, FAO and Concordis Broker Peace Agreement between Ngok Dinkas and Misseriyas in the Abyei Box.
Abyei, 23 March 2023 – UNISFA, IOM, FAO and Concordis International brokered a peace agreement between the Ngok Dinkas and Misseriyas of the disputed Abyei Box that lies between the borders of Sudan and South Sudan in a 4-day…
In Bentiu, UNMISS continues to help alleviate the impact of severe climate shocks
In Bentiu, South Sudan, two years of incessant floods have created a climate crisis like no other this young nation has seen before. However, UNMISS engineers from Pakistan continue to mount an extraordinary response to save…
UNMISS sensitizes national policing counterparts on upholding human rights during pre-trial investigations
Some 50 officers from the South Sudan National Police Service took part in a training on upholding human rights, especially those of suspected offenders, during a workshop led by UNMISS in Torit. Photos by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS…
UNMISS informs members of Civil Society Network on the transitional political process in Yambio
The Civil Society Network in Yambio attending an UNMISS-led workshop on the transitional political process expected to lead to elections next year. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA – With the implementation…
“You are strong”: human rights youth leaders tackle discrimination issues during multiethnic conversation
Rooting out discrimination based on ethnicity and gender were the main talking points during a multiethnic gathering of Kosovo’s young human rights activists. The Youth Initiative for Human Rights in Pristina hosted about 30…
UNMISS volunteers hand over lacking supplies to main hospital in Bor
At Bor State Hospital, beds, like many other items, are in short supply. UN volunteers serving with UNMISS decided to make a valuable contribution towards increased access to healthcare. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS…
Educating juvenile offenders keystone in reformatory process for South Sudan
As part of its ongoing capacity-building support to rule of law institutions in South Sudan, UNMISS conducted a four-day workshop for 25 officers working with the National Prison Service. Photo by Carole Abou Farah/UNMISS…