Resourceful women in “hidden place” Cithou ask for school, healthcare and justice
Women in isolated Cithou weave resilience into every one of their creations, making the most of the little they have to sustain themselves. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP - Cithou, a small village 30 kilometers from Kuajok…
Eastern Equatorian persons with disabilities demand equal rights and end of discrimination
A lack of resources means that far from all persons living with disabilities in Eastern Equatoria State have been officially registered. Photo: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. TORIT- The Union of Persons Living with Disabilities in…
Three women breaking barriers in the security sector
Written by Elssa Gbeily, a Strategic Communications consultant from Belgium and Lebanon, focusing on gender issues with the UN Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in gender, peace and security. Women remain…
Sudanese women refugees share stories of terror and trauma after fleeing escalating conflict
Sudan women women courageously shared their experiences of terror and trauma after fleeing the conflict to seek refuge in South Sudan. Photo by Deng Mou/UNMISS. “We faced many difficulties when we ran from the fighting. We…
Kuajok’s persons with disabilities frustrated by lack of action to make promises reality
During a focus group discussion with persons with disabilities in Kuajok, hardened women and men complained that many pledges to address their situation remain mere promises. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. WARRAP - In Kuajok, 50…
UNISFA statement on video of its peacekeepers
Abyei, 12 December 2024 - The attention of the United Nations Interim Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has been drawn to a video circulating online alleging that its peacekeepers interacted with members of the Sudan Rapid Support…
Malakal residents from all walks of life commemorate Human Rights Day at exuberant event
A huge crowd showed up at a Malakal event, stressing the need to protect the human rights of everyone, not least women, girls and persons with disabilities. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS. UPPER NILE – More than a thousand…
UNDOF Press Statement
The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) remains committed to its mandate and to fostering peace and stability in the region and expresses its concern over the current security environment in the Golan. UNDOF…
Bora Medina: Influx of refugees/returnees fleeing Sudan crisis prompts need for protection of civilians
With thousands of people arriving from conflict-affected Sudan, Boro Medina is facing a severe lack of food and essential services. Overcrowding also means an increased need for protection of civilians. Photos: Roseline…
Photo story: 5 ways UN Peacekeeping is promoting human rights
Written by Maya Kelly, a Strategic Communications Consultant and Social Media Coordinator for the UN Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in media, communications, technoculture, and education policy. Human…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya leaders pledge peaceful migration season
Abyei, 14 December2024 - The Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities from the Western, Eastern and Central corridors of Abyei on 12 December signed an agreement to ensure a peaceful migration season. The agreement was signed at…
El Meri receives medical support from UNIFIL
The people of El Meri, a small village near the Blue Line in south Lebanon, recently received much-needed medical support from UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers. In response to a request from the village mayor, Youssef Fayyad, the…