Ahead of upcoming elections, UNPOL trains South Sudanese police on security management
Some 30 South Sudanese police officers, including five women, participated in a three-day workshop hosted by UNPOL in a three-day training on elections security management. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS. NORTHERN BAHR EL…
Empowerment through entrepreneurship: Marsa William
On this year’s 16 Days, be inspired by Marsa William, a 34-year-old entrepreneur from Lakes, SouthSudan, who quit a job as a schoolteacher to turn her dream of owning a hair salon into a reality. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS…
UNMISS galvanizes youth participation in peacebuilding by training 60 students
An UNMISS-led training on conflict management took place in Rumbek where 60 students learnt new skills to solve disagreements. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS. LAKES – Against the backdrop of continuing conflict and…
قوة الأمم المتّحدة الأمنية المؤقتة لأبيي تدين الهجمات التي وقعت في أبيي وتصحّح المعلومات الخاطئة حول مقتل قوات حفظ السلام.
أبيي - 20 تشربن الثاني/نوفمبر - تدين قوة الأمم المتّحدة الأمنية المؤقتة في أبيي بشدّة الهجمات التي شنّتها مجموعة من الشباب المسلّحين على عدّة قرى في منطقة أنغاث وونبيث وكوريوش وما حولها والتي أسفرت عن مقتل ما لا يقلّ عن 27…
As South Sudan prepares for elections, UNMISS calls to end grave violations against children
In Bor, more than 50 members of civil society networks were sensitized on upholding child rights and ending grave violations against children at a two-day discussion facilitated by UNMISS. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI…
UNMISS hands over safe house to Yei communities as part of efforts to curb violence against women
In Yei, UNMISS and implementing partner, Mission to Alleviate Suffering in South Sudan, handed over a safe house to provide emergency shelter for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS…
First woman peacekeeper from Azerbaijan proud to serve for peace in South Sudan
Meet Major Latifa Rustamova, the first woman from Azerbaijan to be deployed as a military observer with UNMISS. Photo by Yakudu Moses/UNMISS. Eastern Equatoria – Meeting Major Latifa Rustamova for the first time is…
United we can end violence against women and girls
Showing our dedication to ending Gender Based Violence, SRSG Ziadeh and UNMIK personnel walked today in solidarity with the victims and all those in Kosovo who are doing their best to eradicate this deeply rooted issue.…
Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS at the 7th Governors’ Forum
[As delivered] His Excellency First Vice President of the Republic and the Vice-Presidents Rt. Honorable Speaker and Deputy Speakers, Governors and Chief Administrators Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament…
Advocating for women’s rights: Charity Edisa, peacebuilder
Meet Charity Edisa from Mundri, Western Equatoria, who has braved conflict zones and is a fierce women’s rights advocate. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – At 54 years of age, Charity Edisa from Mundri in South…
SRSG Ziadeh meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Türk, discusses latest developments in Kosovo and human rights implications
On 29 November 2023, SRSG and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, met the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, in Geneva. They discussed the latest developments in Kosovo and the human rights situation…
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Press Release: UNMISS calls for immediate end to fighting and mobilizations in Leer County, Unity State
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate end to the fighting in and around Kai Gai, near Leer town in Unity State.The Mission takes note of reported attacks early on 28 November by pro…