THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS 2 November 2016
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS 2 November 2016 Attacks on journalists violate the human rights of individuals and undermine freedom of information and expression across societies. Impunity, which makes this terrible situation…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PREVENTING THE EXPLOITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN WAR AND ARMED CONFLICT 6 November 2016
This year, the world began implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With 17 universal and interdependent Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda is a transformational blueprint for peace, prosperity and dignity for all on a healthy planet. To achieve this vision, we must…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.142
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.142
UNMISS is here to support the people of South Sudan
The UNMISS SRSG, Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj, has reiterated that the mission is here to support the people of South Sudan, during a meeting with members of the South Sudan Council of Elders in UN House, Juba. Ms. Løj then called for the guns to go silent, to allow the people of the country to return to…
UNMISS is here to support the people of South Sudan
The success of the Sustainable Development Goals, will depend, in part, on how well stakeholders invest and support the young girls of today, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). The announcement was made as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched it's state of the World…
UNMISS SRSG meets with South Sudan Council of Elders
UNMISS SRSG meets with South Sudan Council of Elders; Full Story and Audio click here.
Provision of Certified Training Professionals Training to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
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…
UNMISS SRSG visits Torit
UNMISS SRSG visits Torit; to view photogrpahs click here.
Episcopal Church of South Sudan delivers messages peace in Munuki
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan and the Sudan Diocese of Juba, Muniki Deanery of the St. Thomas Parish, has rounded up a three day revival meeting in Juba. Speakers at the revival encouraged members of the Episcopal communion to follow the path of peace and to forgive each other in order for…
Kajo-Keji county receives medical humanitarian aid delivery
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the UNMISS Rwandan Battalion, has successfully delivered three shipments of cargo containing malarial drug treatment, cholera treatment and sanitation supplies, and items for children’s recreation. The goods were handed over to the…
Youth require massive awareness on Peace Agreement
A two day awareness workshop on the general mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has opened in Juba. The forum draws together 60 members of the South Sudan Scouts Association to equip them with knowledge on the most basic obligations of UNMISS in the country. The workshop is part of…
‘Football for Peace’ academy opens in Juba
The power of sport to inhibit conflict and promote cohesion has become increasingly appreciated by the people of South Sudan. According to the UNICEF statistics; approximately 900,000 children have been internally displaced since conflict re-erupted in December of 2013. UNICEF stats further show…