Civil society in Gogrial State vows to educate communities on UNMISS mandate
Civil society in Gogrial State vows to educate communities on UNMISS mandate
Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Gogrial have vowed to sensitize and educate their communities on the new mandate of UNMISS, facts about the peace process and the expected arrival of an additional…
United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan visits Malakal and Bentiu
United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan visits Malakal and Bentiu
Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan; Ms Yasmin Sooka (Chair), Mr Ken Scott, and Dr. Godfrey Musila, have carried out a portion of their operations with meetings in Malakal and Bentiu this…
PRESS STATEMENT OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH SUDAN AT THE CONCLUSION OF ITS FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH SUDAN 15 SEPTEMBER, 2016
PRESS STATEMENT (+ Q & A) OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH SUDAN AT THE CONCLUSION OF ITS FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH SUDAN 15 SEPTEMBER, 2016
The South Sudan Commission on Human Rights just concluded its first mission to South Sudan. This Commission was established by the Human Rights Council in March 2016 under resolution 31/20. The Commission has been tasked with…
Secretary-General’s Message; International Day of Democracy 2016
Secretary-General’s Message; International Day of Democracy 2016
A year ago, the world's Governments agreed on an ambitious sustainable development agenda for the next 15 years. They recognized that what people want is not so complicated -- but that it does require a transformation of how…
Peace actors launch peace activism campaign
Peace actors launch peace activism campaign
The South Sudan Peace and Reconciliation Commission launched a 7-day peace activism campaign in the run up to the International Day of Peace due on 21 st September 2016. The drive will feature radio interactions, dialogues…
Civil society organizations network in Lakes unveils action plan to promote human rights
Civil society organizations network in Lakes unveils action plan to promote human rights
Local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have launched a three-month action plan to better uphold the protection, promotion and respect for human rights in greater Lakes. The focus of the plan is on community outreach and…
Republic of Korea Peacekeepers receive medals for outstanding service with the mission
Republic of Korea Peacekeepers receive medals for outstanding service with the mission
Peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea Horizontal Military Engineering Company or ROK-HMEC which are deployed to Bor in Jonglei Region received medals for outstanding contributions to the UNMISS and South Sudan. The awards…
Human rights expert group concludes first visit to South Sudan
Human rights expert group concludes first visit to South Sudan
JUBA/ADDIS ABABA (16 September 2016) -- Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, established by the Human Rights Council in March this year, concluded its first mission to the east-central…
Multipurpose Mercy Corps builds resilient local communities
Multipurpose Mercy Corps builds resilient local communities
Food deliveries, cash assistance, cholera response, market recoveries, vocational skills trainings. You name the support activity, humanitarian organization Mercy Corps is likely to be involved in it. Country Director…
New Cholera Intervention helps keep deaths low
New Cholera Intervention helps keep deaths low
The cholera epidemic in South Sudan this year has been far less worse than predicted by the National Ministry of Health, an official has said. ‘To-date, about two thousand cases of cholera have been recorded since the latest…
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) responds to Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) allegations
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) responds to Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) allegations
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) notes with concern recent accusations made by the SPLA of UNMISS of supposedly fostering criminal activity and harbouring armed elements in the UN protection of civilians…
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) responds to Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) allegations
Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT TOPIC: Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today DATE: August 18, 2016 PRODUCER: DENG mou Language: English PRESENTERS: all presenters in the shows…