SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY (17 OCTOBER)
We are approaching the end of the first year of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda is a universal vision for peace, prosperity and dignity for all people on a healthy planet. Achieving this objective is inconceivable…
Research launched to map online hate speech in South Sudan
A team of researchers from the PeaceTech Lab Africa, created by the United States institute of Peace – USIP, are undertaking research into the impact of online hate speech and how social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube have been used to generate and incite hatred. The research stems from…
WFP says partnerships needed to end hunger in South Sudan
“Ending hunger in our lifetime is possible. We can build a world where everyone, everywhere has access to nutritious food if we all work together as partners to achieve this result,” says George Fominyen, the World Food Programme’s (WFP) communications officer in South Sudan. WFP is highlighting the…
UNMISS likely to support community dialogue in Terekeka
Authorities in Terekeka State are calling on the UN Mission in the country to help communities dialogue in order to foster peaceful co-existence. The call was made during a recent UNMISS visit to the area, aimed at exploring opportunities of mutual interest. According to the Security Advisor of…
High bride prices behind cattle rustling in Terekeka
Payment of high bride prices during marriages has become a major trigger of cattle rustling in Terekeka, state officials say. “Most parents tend to impose a high bride price on the marriage of their daughters because they consider girls as their prime source of wealth,” said Victor Lado Modi…
UNMISS engages legislators in a two-day human rights forum in Rumbek
The Human Rights Division (HRD) of UNMISS last week conducted a human rights awareness programme with the Western Lakes members of parliament (MPs). Speaking during the engagement, the State’s Political Advisor Mr. Mabor Meen Wol acknowledged UNMISS’ ceaseless support in peace building and human…
UNMISS reminds all parties to respect the civilian nature of the PoC sites
UNMISS reminds all parties to respect the civilian nature of the PoC sites UNMISS is concerned about recent claims that it is harbouring criminals in its Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites. Such statements only serve to discredit the impartial nature of the Mission’s operations and are regrettable…
JMEC urges quick deployment of Regional Protection Force
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) says the deployment of the Regional Protection Force is of ‘paramount importance.’ “There is no doubt that Juba is relatively calm at present but this calmness can be deceptive and the situation is volatile,” said JMEC Chairperson Festus Mogae at…
Health partners urge vigilance as cholera infections rise
DATE: 19.9.2016. DURATION: 4:35 seconds. LANGUAGE: English. PRODUCER: Luka William Athiel. Authorities in the Pibor region say they are working hard to promote peaceful co-existence among the bordering communities in greater Jonglei. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent Luka William…
SRSG Ellen Margrethe Løj says its honor for her to have served as Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in South Sudan for over two years
The Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Løj, has informed the Secretary General of the United Nations that she will be stepping down from her role at the end of November, after over two years at the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan. Ms…
United Nations for the people of South Sudan- UN celebrates 71st anniversary
October, 24 2016 PRESS RELEASE United Nations for the people of South Sudan- UN celebrates 71 st anniversary To commemorate UN Day in South Sudan, the United Nations family together with communities of South Sudan, government counterparts, civil society organizations, and development partners marked…
Hope and togetherness mark UN Day celebration in Juba
The UN family – UNMISS and the twenty UN agencies, funds and programmes working in South Sudan, today celebrated the 71 st anniversary of UN Day at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre in Juba. The well-attended event was marked by an ambience of hope and togetherness, not to mention the trademark clear UN…