South Sudan commemorates Human Rights Day
South Sudan joined the rest of the world today to commemorate Human Rights Day with events in different states under the theme, “Our Rights, Our Freedom, Always”. In the Jonglei State capital Bor, the day was observed with an…
South Sudan’s transitional constitution gives women better position, says UNMISS official
Provisions in South Sudan’s Transitional Constitution greatly improved the legal position of women and girls in the country, UNMISS Human Rights Officer Anthony Nwapa said in Juba today. Mr. Nwapa was speaking at a workshop…
States hold events to observe 16 Days of Activism
Different states and localities in South Sudan are continuing to organize events to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. UNMISS Human Rights Division in Rumbek conducted a human rights awareness…
UNMISS holds peace forums to debate women’s difficulties
In tackling difficulties faced by women in South Sudan, UNMISS has been holding Open Peace Forums in state capitals across the country. A forum held today Torit, East Equatoria, focused on participation of women in decision…
UNMISS holds volleyball match with Lakes team
To improve relationships and engage informally with the government and local population, UNMISS organized a friendly volleyball match with the Lakes State team in the capital Rumbek today. Speaking on behalf of the UNMISS…
UNMISS INDBATT meets with Governor of Jonglei State on cooperation for peace and development
Brigadier General BK Rattanpal, Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Sector East in Bor and Colonel Aditya Kanwal, Indian Battalion Commander (INDBATT-2), met this week with the Governor of Jonglei…
UNMISS Indian Battalion organises three-day veterinary camp in Melut
Ahead of the festive season, the Indian Battalion (INDBATT) operating in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) base of Melut, Upper Nile State, organised a veterinary camp for the local population. On 22 December…
UNMISS launches human rights campaign in Juba secondary school
As part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, UNMISS launched a human rights awareness campaign at Juba Day Secondary School today. Addressing the event, Simon Numori, Chairperson of the South Sudan Human…
UNMISS official urges churches in Bentiu to continue to play important role in promoting peace
UNMISS Unity State Coordinator urged churches in South Sudan to continue the important role they have been playing to promote peace and reconciliation in the country. Speaking at a Christmas Day mass in the Protection of…
UNMISS organizes peace conference for youth in Yambio, WES
Over 50 youth attended a two-day forum on peace and conflict management organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Civil Affairs section in Yambio, Western Equatoria State. The conference was concluded…
UNMISS organizes reconciliation dialogue in Leer, Unity State
Aiming to help conflicting parties at the local level to work together to achieve reconciliation, UNMISS recently organized a roundtable discussion in Leer County, southern Unity State. “(Alongside efforts) at the national…
UNMISS organizes workshop for displaced youth in Juba
As part of ongoing efforts to help internally displaced persons (IDPs) deal with challenges they might face when they return home, UNMISS today organized a workshop in one of the protection of civilian sites at the mission’s…