“She led by example” - UNMISS Police Commissioner’s farewell parade was testimony to the legacy she leaves
UNMISS Police Commissioner, Christine Fossen, was farewelled by colleagues at a heartfelt parade conducted at United Nations House in Juba after more than three years of service. The testimonies from her colleagues…
MONUSCO Trains 40 Congolese Soldiers in Mortar Handling in Ituri
For several years now, Congolese soldiers have regularly taken part in MONUSCO training courses on combat tactics, explosive ordnance disposal and civilian protection. On Friday, 16 May, forty-two Congolese soldiers completed…
Ituri: Peacekeepers Teach Youth Watermelon Farming to Deter Armed Group Recruitment
The aim of this project is to replace weapons with farming tools, with the emphasis on profitable cultivation. Young people from Tsere, a locality in Ituri, have harvested over two tons of watermelons as part of an…
MONUSCO Encourages Youth in Irumu to Engage in Peacebuilding in Ituri
MONUSCO facilitators also presented community protection tools such as the Community Alert Network (CAN) and Local Protection Committees (LPC). From 5 to 10 May, in the territory of Irumu, MONUSCO’s Civil Affairs Section, in…
“Meaningful inclusion of women is not optional, it is essential”: Member States reinforce support for women in peacekeeping at Ministerial
Written by Sophie Boudre and Lesley Myers. Ms. Boudre is Deputy Chief, UN Peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications Section, and expert on gender and accountability issues. Ms. Myers is the Digital Editor for UN Peacekeeping’s…
Women in Bor poised to play crucial role in shaping political processes and fostering an equitable future
An UNMISS workshop in Bor empowered women's associations to lead and participate in gender-responsive constitution-making and electoral processes. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI - As South Sudan approaches its…
A taskforce to strengthen electoral security and ensure inclusive voting is launched in Yambio
An UNMISS workshop on security during electoral processes in Western Equatoria concluded with a commitment to establish a state-wide taskforce. Photo by Okot Emmanuel/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – Despite repeated delays to the…
How a Community-Built Clinic Became a Beacon of Hope for Mothers in Gogrial East
A new maternal and child health unit, funded by UNMISS, means pregnant women in Gogrial East, Warrap, will no longer have to walk for hours or days to reach a clinic or deliver their babies on the roadside and under trees…
Evolving role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch
Major Kamara (left) and Major Seppo observe a disputed section of land along the Blue Line that was recently bulldozed by the Israel Defense Forces. (UN photo: Tilak Pokharel/UNIFIL) The role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch grew…
South Korean peacekeepers donate speedboat to bolster emergency response to flooding and riverine insecurity in Jonglei
In a collective effort to bolster emergency responses to catastrophic flooding and riverine insecurity in Jonglei, South Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS donated a fully-equipped speedboat. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS…
Veterinary Campaign Provides a Lifeline for Farmers in Tonj
UNMISS peacekeeping veterinarians from Bangladesh provide a lifeline for farmers in Tonj through free treatment to more than 2800 livestock, which are crucial for families in this remote area to survive and thrive. In the…
The Secretary General's message on Africa Day
On Africa Day, we celebrate a continent rich in heritage, vibrant in diversity and remarkable in its contributions to our global community. Africa is home to the world’s youngest population and fast becoming a powerhouse in…