United Nations calls to end child marriage in South Sudan, Juba, 12, October 2012
Juba, 11 October 2012 – On the International Day of the Girl Child 2012, commemorated for the first time, the UN calls on families, communities and governments at all levels to end child marriage in South Sudan. The day focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to…
Pibor residents learn UNMISS role
10 October 2012 - To boost awareness of UNMISS' role in supporting peace, the mission held a workshop today in Pibor, Jonglei State, for 72 traditional chiefs, youth leaders, women and county officials. Addressing participants, Pibor County Commissioner Joshua Konyi urged them to work for peace…
Juba orphans celebrate girl child day
11 October 2012 - Children singing South Sudanese national anthem today at Confident Children out of Conflict Orphanage on International Day of the Girl Child in Juba.
Wau commemorates World Food Day with exhibition
16 October 2012 – Nine local farmers with the best agricultural produce from Western Bahr El-Ghazal will travel to Juba and then China to learn improved farming methods, the state government's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Irrigation said today. Ms. Lillian Rizik made the announcement at a…
Celebration of UN Day in South Sudan, Juba, 24 October 2012
Juba, 24 October 2012 - Thousands of UN staff took part today in a series of nationwide ceremonies and events with South Sudanese partners to celebrate UN Day. The day marks the commitment and the dedication of the UN family to support peace and development in South Sudan.
UN reiterates commitment to lasting peace in South Sudan
24 October 2012 – Pledging to do more to make a difference in South Sudan, the United Nations across the country today participated in commemorating UN Day. Led by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG) Hilde F. Johnson in the national capital Juba, the UN Mission, agencies…
SSNPS launches Special Protection Unit for women and children in Malakal
18 October 2012 – Taking action to tackle crimes against women and children, the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) in Upper Nile state launched a Special Protection Unit today. Presiding over a ceremony to launch the unit at Malakal Central Police Station, the state government's minister…
Demobilized children tell their stories
When 11-year old MakerMalueth discovered his family could no longer pay school fees or provide food for him, he sought refuge in the Sudan People's Liberation Army. That was back in 2005. Now, seven years later, Mr. Malueth is among dozens of child soldiers who are benefiting after having been…
Military gives hope to children in Bentiu Hospital
31 October 2012 – As part of an ongoing community outreach programme in Unity State, UNMISS military liaison officers recently donated books and toys to children admitted to Bentiu Hospital's paediatric ward. "UNMISS is cooperating with us in the health sector and we appreciate this initiative,"…
UNMISS donates human rights books to parliament
25 October 2012 - South Sudan must embed global human rights in its laws to ensure the national parliament respected and followed them, an UNMISS official said in Juba today. Handing over thousands of books to the National Legislative Assembly, UNMISS Human Rights Officer Irena Angelova stressed the…
UNMISS trains Aweil SPLA officers in human rights
30 October 2012 - The South Sudanese military was now a professional army and must instill international human rights into its behaviour and operations, an area commander said today in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal. Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) Commander Brig. Gen. Malual Mony Luak Rou was…
Parliamentary hearings on South Sudan media bills close
3 November 2012 - South Sudanese government officials, lawmakers and journalists exchanged sharply differing views on provisions of pending media laws during the final day of public hearings on three bills currently before the country's National Legislative Assembly (NLA). Today's proceedings were…