UNMISS announces upcoming launch of countrywide community-focused peace campaign
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its “Peace Begins with Me” campaign, which aims to amplify efforts by all South Sudanese to build strong foundations for lasting…
UNIFIL Statement (10 February 2025)
UNIFIL congratulates Lebanon on the formation of a new Government. Peacekeepers will actively support the Salam Government in its efforts to fully implement resolution 1701, including through our strong partnership with the…
Global forum suggests fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping
UN peacekeeping must be fit for purpose as the nature of conflict evolves in the 21st century along with new weapons technology, more than 60 nations heard this week at a global forum on the future of peace operations, taking…
Use of children in armed conflict remains a disastrous trend
“I wish for all children to be free,” says Alfred Orono Orono, former Child Protection Adviser for the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan ( UNMISS). He understands this need more than most: at age 11, he joined the Tanzanian…
A men-led alliance is formed in Kuajok to tackle gender disparity following an UNMISS-hosted workshop
UNMISS led a workshop on positive masculinity and gender equality for 60 participants, including 42 men, aimed at empowering women and addressing gender-based violence. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS. WARRAP - A diverse group of…
UNMISS peacekeepers help strengthen security for civilians caught in the crossfire of conflict in Magwi
Despite many challenges, UNMISS peacekeepers reached communities caught up in catastrophic conflict in Magwi to assess the security situation, engage with local authorities to prevent further conflict, and help create…
Beyond the Airwaves: 5 Powerful Impacts of Peacekeeping Radio Stations
Written by Maya Kelly, with materials from UNESCO. Ms. Kelly is a Strategic Communications Consultant and Social Media Coordinator for the UN Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in media, communications…
Call for Community Trust Building Project Proposals 2025 – 2026
UNITED NATIONS INTERIM ADMINISTRATION MISSION IN KOSOVO (UNMIK) Call for Community Trust Building Project Proposals 2025 – 2026 Deadline for submission: Friday 14 March 2025 Please go to this link for more information…
Korean engineers empower young students by providing them with sustainable skills
In Bor, Jonglei State, 16 students, including four women, graduated from a four-month agriculture training course focused on sustainable rice production at Dr. John Garang Memorial University. The project is supported by…
PR: MONUSCO strengthens its civilian protection efforts in Ituri in response to escalating violence
Kinshasa, February 12, 2025 – During the night of Monday, February 10, to Tuesday, February 11, a brutal attack by the CODECO armed group devastated Ituri province. In response to this tragedy, the United Nations Organization…
Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix Visits UNTSO
Jerusalem, January 2025 – United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, visited the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) from 28 to 29 of January as part of his official…
Economic hardship and insecurity create challenges for Kasire residents
Community leaders, including chiefs, women, youth leaders, and elders, gathered at a UNMISS outreach event to discuss concerns about the security and economic situation as well as steps needed to secure sustainable peace…