16 Days of Activism campaign launched in Rumbek
The 16 Days of Activism campaign aligned with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, is observed from the 25th of November until the 10th of December as an effort to raise awareness of the negative impact that violence has on women, girls and society. Members of the…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS 25 November 2016
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…
Imotong State celebrates first harvest from demonstration farm
Authorities in the Imotong State celebrated the first harvest of crops grown in the Green Horizon Farm, a demonstration farm which is intended to teach citizens on best practices in farming. The crops grown in this farm include sorghum, carrots, onions, millet, and maize. The event was attended by a…
A 20 year old school girl joins peace activism in Rumbek
Ms. Becky Ajak Malith, a 20 year old school girl at the Bishop Mazzolari Memorial Secondary school has broken her silence by becoming a peace activist in an attempt to reconcile the fractured society of Western Lakes. She does this by going to churches, schools and other public places to preach…
UN Human Rights Experts visit Bentiu and Malakal
Three members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan visited Bentiu and Malakal to get an update on the current human rights situation in the country. The members of the commission met with women groups, IDP’s, and UNMISS officials to get clear picture of human rights issues…
Final Media Briefing by SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej: 28 November 2016
Shantal Persaud Acting Spokesperson: Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to the United Nations Press briefing, which today will be given by SRSG Ellen Margrethe Loej. This may possibly be the final press briefing for Madam Loej in her capacity as a United Nations Special Representative for…
Human Rights delegation paid a three day visit to Malakal to assess Human right situation
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…
South Sudan leaders urged to put well-being of people first
The leaders of South Sudan have been urged by the UN's most senior official in the country to put the well-being of their people first. The African nation has been enduring civil conflict for almost three years, a conflict which has led to the deaths of thousands of people and the displacement of…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.145
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.145
SRSG bids farewell urging unity and optimism: “Do not give up on South Sudan”
The mood somehow managed to be simultaneously solemn and relaxed as the UNMISS Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Ellen Margrethe Loej on Monday bid farewell to media and UNMISS staff. “I have not given up on South Sudan”, she said, urging the world to remain optimistic and the…
Juba City officials received dialogue skills training
The UNMISS Civil Affairs Division, supported by the Institute for the Development of Civil Society (IDCS), today concluded a two-day training to educate participants on dialogue skills necessary in resolving domestic conflicts in Jubek State. Geetha Pious, Head of Civil Affairs Division (CAD) in…
UNMISS holds awareness workshop targeting Faith Based Group
The UNMISS Public Information Section organized a two-day workshop with faith based groups to create awareness of the role of UNMISS. The workshop was held in the Nyakuron cultural center, in Juba. John Ugolo, UNMISS Head of Field Office for Juba, said the faith based groups are important in…