Peacekeepers provide a protective presence and essential support for struggling communities in Raja
UNMISS peacekeepers navigated heavily damaged roads to reach remote Raja, providing a protective presence, engaging with communities, and helping build resilience. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS. As day breaks at the United…
UN peace efforts can work in a fractured world if there is political will
In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation and rising global tensions, United Nations peace operations face unprecedented challenges, but senior officials told the Security Council on Tuesday that with renewed political…
Community Violence Reduction Project transforms lives in Eastern Equatoria
In Torit, 100 youth received vocational training under the UNMISS-supported Community Violence Reduction Project, which aims to boost income opportunities and prevent conflict. TORIT – “Our lives have turned from bad to…
“I am grateful to live another day”: UNMISS mobile medical clinic saves lives in Bor
Diabetic Mary Ajah Deng was among 135 patients treated during a clinic held by medical peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, serving with UNMISS in Bor. They provided check-ups, blood tests, and free medications as part of their…
UNMISS peacekeepers work with communities to combat deadly cattle raiding in Lakes
In South Sudan, a surge in cattle raiding is causing hundreds of deaths and rising tensions. An UNMISS Anti-Cattle Raiding Specialized Police Team, helping to combat this scourge, travelled to Lakes state to consult community…
MONUSCO awards medals to honor the dedication of Its correctional officers
The role of prison officers deployed by MONUSCO is often discreet, but fundamental. Supporting the national prison administration, they work every day to humanize detention, reinforce security and promote human rights. Twenty…
From fear to hope – disarmament campaign provokes mixed sentiments in Warrap
In Warrap State, increased intercommunal conflict is causing immense harm. In response, #UNMISS has increased its peacekeeping patrols to provide protective presence and assess community needs. KUAJOK – “It’s difficult to say…
Yambio communities call for enhanced accountability through traditional justice mechanisms
At a workshop hosted by UNMISS and partners, influential leaders from Western Equatoria urged the establishment of a traditional justice mechanism to hold those responsible for violence accountable. Photo: Phillip Mbugo…
From despair to daily bread- how peace transforms lives in Pibor
As communities in Pibor face the double threat of insecurity and flooding, UNMISS is providing protection through intensified peacekeeping patrols and constructing a network of dykes. PIBOR - Rebecca Zuagin remembers a time…
UNMISS helps empower women to actively lead political and peace processes
A strategic communication workshop hosted by UNMISS in Wau helped empower women-led organizations by providing strategies and tools to enhance their visibility and amplify their voices. Photo: Busang Davies Maruping/UNMISS…
Caroline Ziadeh: Peacekeeping is not just about presence; it is about purpose
In this Expert Take, Caroline Ziadeh, Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) reflects on the challenges and quiet successes of peacebuilding since taking up the role in 2019. Drawing on…
Beni: MONUSCO builds a building for civil society
By strengthening these local capacities, MONUSCO is helping to prepare for a smooth transition to governance that is fully assumed by local actors. Civil society in the territory of Beni, in North Kivu, will soon have a…