United Nations General Assembly President arrives in South Sudan to support peace effort
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, arrived in Juba for a four-day visit to support the implementation of the peace deal & learn firsthand about the challenges faced by the people of South…
UNMISS with partners hold electoral administration skills training in Yambio
Learning more about democratic electoral processes was the objective at a recent workshop organized by UNMISS in Yambio. Photos: Felix Francis Katie/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA – With South Sudan’s first post-independence…
UNMISS hands over new police premises in Yambio
The mood was jubilant when Masia on the outskirts of Yambio inaugurated a new police station funded by UNMISS. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA – Yambio residents recently joined local officers of the South Sudan…
UN General Assembly President discusses peace and progress with South Sudan’s President, senior ministers, women, and youth
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, meets the South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit and other senior ministers on the second day of his visit to the country’s capital Juba. Photos by…
New report finds understanding differences in harmful information is critical to combatting it
Updated 21 June 2024 As part of events marking the 3rd International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18th, a new report was released examining hate speech, misinformation and disinformation, particularly in conflict…
Full remarks by H.E. Denis Francis, President of the United Nations General Assembly
Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS Dear Friends and Members of Media,Good afternoon to you all. I thank you all for joining me here today – and importantly for your kind interest in engaging and learning more about the…
UN General Assembly President meets displaced people and supports efforts to protect communities through de-mining in South Sudan
On the third day of his goodwill visit to Juba, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, witnessed firsthand the challenging conditions in which South Sudanese families live. Photos by Nektarios…
Joint Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro
As communities in Lebanon and around the world celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the UN family reiterates its call for all actors along the Blue Line to put down their weapons and commit to a path of peace. Since October, we have seen…
UN General Assembly President engages with students on UN Radio Miraya on Day of the African Child in South Sudan
President Francis at the Radio Miraya studio, spending time engaging with the young people running the show for the day. Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS. It’s not the first time Esther Keji has made an appearance on…
UNMISS trains stakeholders in Eastern Equatoria on the electoral process
Participants at a recent workshop in Torit, on electoral preparations, proved to be keen learners. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – Civic education and voter registration are important parts of the process…
UNMISS hands over classrooms, brings joy to Nadiangere on joint visit with local authorities
Girls and boys in Nadiangere recently received an UNMISS-funded school, offering some 300 children a decent learning environment. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA - In the early morning, a UN helicopter approaches…
Residents in Ikotos County learn how to identify community projects most suitable for funding
Community leaders and other stakeholders in Ikotos County learnt more about how to organize themselves and propose small-scale projects more likely to receive funding. EASTERN EQUATORIA – Competition is fierce for money for…