"Peacekeepers need peacemakers": UN Peacekeeping Chief on what the UN and member states owe the blue helmets
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, addresses a critical issue in his Foreign Affairs opinion piece " Peacekeepers Need Peacemaker, What the UN and Its Members Owe the Blue…
Apply now to become a UN Youth Champion for Environment and Peace
Are you 18 to 30 years old and want to learn about environmental peacebuilding? Do you want to develop and implement an action to address environmental issues in an intercommunal team? Then this your opportunity to become…
UNMISS Force Commander assesses operational readiness for floods in Greater Pibor and Akobo
Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, the UNMISS Force Commander, recently visited Greater Pibor and Akobo, observing the mission’s ongoing support to government-led flood mitigation initiatives to protect civilians. GREATER…
Wau inmates rejoice as UNMISS hands over new prison to decongest facilities
Inmates serving their sentences at Wau Central Prison in Western Bahr-El-Ghazal can now look forward to improved and less crowded conditions, thanks to the UNMISS-funded construction of a new prison. Photo by Michael Wondi…
General Court Martial in Maridi promotes accountability, convicting soldiers guilty of serious crimes
Twelve criminal cases involving members of South Sudan's armed forces were recently heard by a General Court Martial in Maridi, Western Equatoria State. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA - The UN Mission in South…
Indian peacekeepers take a unique approach to promoting peace through animal health and welfare
Over the last nine months, more than 15,000 heads of cattle and other farm animals in South Sudan have received priceless medical attention by UNMISS peacekeepers. Photos: Parminder Singh/UNMISS “Peace is not just the absence…
Thousands of families flee rising waters in Fangak as extraordinary flooding hits South Sudan
Conditions are dire for the thousands of people who have arrived in Tonga, Upper Nile, after fleeing devastating flooding in Fangak. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS Squatting on dirty plastic sheets on waterlogged ground and…
Young peacemakers from across the divide inspire hope with commitment to peacebuilding across the island and around the world
UNFICYP often engages youth in various programs to promote peace and development. By giving young people the opportunity to act as peacekeepers, the UN not only amplifies their voices but also empowers them to contribute to…
Cross-border communities unite at UNMISS-sponsored peace forum to tackle climate-fueled conflict
To prevent conflict erupting between cross-border communities, UNMISS hosted a peace forum in Yirol to help prevent conflict over access to scarce resources in the flood-stricken Lakes region. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis…
From students to Lebanese army personnel, UNIFIL-implemented solar projects benefit thousands in south Lebanon
Prominent among UNIFIL’s support initiatives for local communities over the last year has been the implementation of solar projects in communities across south Lebanon. UNIFIL and its troop-contributing countries implemented…
UNMISS renovates accommodation for judges in Malakal to strengthen the justice system
Supporting South Sudan's justice system is an UNMISS priority. In Malakal, a building meant for accommodation for the Upper Nile State Judiciary was recently handed over to the authorities, with many dignitaries in attendance…
Debate over federalism and power-sharing in South Sudan heats up at UNMISS-supported workshop
Debate over the future of federalism and power-sharing in South Sudan heated up at UNMISS-supported workshop in Juba where participants called for urgent progress in the constitution-making process and to ensure it is…