UNMISS SRSG paid tribute to South Sudanese Women
8 Mar. 2012 - Hilde F. Johnson, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in South Sudan, Thursday paid tribute to the contributions of women in the world's newest nation and called on the international community to help them achieve their rightful role in the society.
Women show fishing skills in Wau
8 March 2012 – A group of enterprising women demonstrated their skills with fishing nets in making their livings during a celebration today in the Western Bahr El-Ghazal State capital of Wau. "We were trained by the fishery department in fishing, using nets and hooks," said Christina Gabriel, adding…
Women’s day celebrated in South Sudanese states
8 March 2012 - With a focus on rural women, International Women's Day was celebrated across South Sudan today with marches, speeches, military parades, songs and traditional dancing. The focal point of celebrations this year was Wau, representing the Greater Bahr El-Ghazal region, where National…
Rural women continue to be held back, says SG Ban
8 March 2012 - Rural women and girls made up a quarter of the world's population, but often lost out in areas ranging from income and education to health and participation in decision-making, Secretary-General (SG) Ban Ki-moon said in a message on International Women's Day. "Numbering almost half a…
South Sudanese trained in aviation fire and rescue
9 March 2012 – To enhance protection of air operations in the country, UNMISS is currently conducting introductory aviation fire and rescue training for newly recruited South Sudanese. "We are training 18 people, eight from Juba and 10 from Bor," said Mark Cox, UNMISS aviation fire marshal and…
06 Mar. Press Conference - Nairobi
Hosting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hilde F. Johnson in Nairobifollowing regional tour Read the full transcript
Peaceful disarmament key to end violence in Jonglei
Juba, 12 March 2012: The Government of the Republic of South Sudan today is launching the process of civilian disarmament in Jonglei State.
Western Equatoria signs Transitional Constitution
9 March 2012 – In a historic moment, Western Equatoria State's Transitional Constitution was signed and the governor sworn in today in the capital Yambio. The constitution was signed by Governor Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro, whose swearing in was then officiated by Western Equatoria High Court Judge…
SPLA signs agreement with UN to free children
12 March 2012 - Renewing a commitment to release all children in their ranks, the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) signed an "action plan" today with the United Nations in the South Sudanese capital of Juba. The action plan, signed by the Ministry of Defence, UNMISS, UNICEF, and Special…
South Sudanese women still lacking rights, groups say
12 March 2012 - South Sudanese women could point to specific achievements six months after independence, but they had a long way to go in obtaining full rights, a group of national women's rights and advocacy groups said today. Attending a workshop organized by the UNMISS Public Information section…
UNMISS CONDEMNS THE ATTACKS ON LOU NUER CAMPS IN AKOBO AND WANDING AREAS
Juba, 13 March 2012 - On 9 March 2012, the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) received reports indicating that attacks took place by unknown armed attackers against several Lou Nuer cattle camps in areas bordering South Sudan and Ethiopia.