News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

21 November 2013 - By building a latrine in every home, Western Equatoria was leading other South Sudanese states in efforts to improve sanitation, a UNICEF official said today in the state capital Yambio. Speaking at World Toilet Day celebrations in Diatoro area, UNICEF Water Hygiene and Sanitation…

22 November 2013 - Seeking to improve human rights in Unity State, including conditions for prisoners, UNMISS held a workshop for nine county and police commissioners today in the capital Bentiu. Unity State Deputy Governor Mabek Lang said the training, which focused on international and national…

Juba, 22 November 2013 - Embassy of Japan, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure (MOPI) of Central Equatoria State, and United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) remarked the completion of Juba Na-Bari Community Road (Kololo Rd.) rehabilitation project on 21st November. Handover…

21 November 2013 - Aiming to enhance their capacity in business and leadership, UNMISS today organized a one-day forum for women in Mayom County, Unity State. Some 48 women working with the police, prisons, civil society and local business attended the forum, which was one of a series the mission…

20 November 2013 - Justice was a pre-requisite for sustainable peace in South Sudan, the Warrap State Minister for Social Development said in the state capital Kuajok today. Speaking at a capacity building workshop on “Justice for Vulnerable Groups”, Victoria Tito said it was vital to put in place…

22 November 2013 - The South Sudanese government and humanitarian organizations continued today to distribute food and non-food items to thousands of local communities affected by floods across Jonglei State. Distribution, which began in the capital Bor on 21 November for three days, included food…

South Sudanese uniformed forces marking weapons during 10-day training conducted by UNMISS Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration section, which began in Juba 18 November. The activity seeks to assist the forces in recording and tracking small arms in South Sudan. Photo: UNMISS/Isaac Billy

25 November 2013 - A four-year old girl suffering from fistula signaled the graveness of ongoing gender-based violence in South Sudan, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative said in Juba today. “This child cannot have been pregnant. What then could have caused the condition ?” Dr…

25 November 2013 - Seeking to raise awareness and end the continuing scourge, several South Sudanese states marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with speeches, parades and dramas. In Bor, Jonglei State, youth distributed white ribbons, the international symbol for…

25 November 2013 - Aiming to educate traditional chiefs about the justice system and Local Government Act, UNMISS and partners concluded a three-day training today in Malakal, Upper Nile State. Held in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Law enforcement as well as Pact South…

Celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November in Yambio, Western Equatoria State. Photo: UNMISS/Phillip Mgubo

26 November 2013 - South Sudan is set to launch the first ever nation-wide prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) campaign, joint national task force representatives said in Juba today. Speaking ahead of the official launch tomorrow, representatives said the campaign would run alongside…