Human Rights Day celebrated in the Malakal PoC site
Human Rights Day has been colorfully celebrated in Malakal Protection of Civilians (PoC) site. The commemoration was organized by the UNMISS –Human Rights Division (HRD) in collaboration with other groups defending human rights, such as International Medical Corps (IMC), UNICEF and members of the…
Faith-based women’s group questions the reasons behind the current conflict
The Evangelical Revival Organization (ERO) - a faith-based group in Juba, says it is shameful to see South Sudan at war with itself after attaining independence from Sudan through the help of the international community. Daria Kwaje, a member of the Organization questioned the wisdom behind the on…
South Sudan joins the Elephant Protection Initiative
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…
Primary school leaving certificate exams underway in Bentiu PoC site and elsewhere
More than 900 pupils are entering the last day of sitting for their primary leaving certificate examinations in the Unity area. More than half of them have been schooled within the UNMISS Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Bentiu, where they are also taking their exams. The exam period was…
University of Rumbek organizes a debate on strengthening social fabrics amongst South Sudanese
On Thursday 15 December, Rumbek University of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Juba University’s Centre for Peace and Development Studies conducted a UNDP-supported one day forum on consolidating social fabrics among South Sudanese communities. Professor Mamer Ahoc in his…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS AT PRESS CONFERENCE (including excerpt of Q&A) New York, 16 December 2016
It is a great pleasure to see you this morning. Usually we gather at this time around this year but now we meet at the end of my term. Believe it or not, I will miss these exchanges. We have spent much time together in this room, in the halls of this building and around the world over the last ten…
JMEC pledges support for South Sudan’s proposed national dialogue
A South Sudanese Youth activist is calling for the creation of Peer to Peer HIV support groups in South Sudan, on World Aids Day. Peer to Peer support has already gained ground in Maridi, where HIV health workers are reporting a spike in HIV prevalence rates. Peter Garang Ngor, the peer, the…
Yei youth groups explore ways to end hate speech and local conflict
During a recent visit to Yei River State, UNMISS Civil Affairs Division (CAD) convened a one-day youth forum as a platform for dialogue aimed at deescalating tension and hate speech between the youth in the town and those living in nearby villages. “There is an increase in hate speech. People are…
Awareness-raising campaign needed for rape victims and women in general in Yei
John Abayi, a Clinical Officer at the Yei Hospital in Yei River State, says that since September the hospital has received seven victims of rapes and gang rapes, committed either by uniformed people or by other criminals. Unfortunately, victims often arrive too late for medical treatment to be…
The Secretary-General -- Remarks at Security Council Session on South Sudan New York, 19 December 2016
The Secretary-General -- Remarks at Security Council Session on South Sudan New York, 19 December 2016 [as delivered] Before proceeding, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Russian delegation following the assassination of their colleague, Ambassador Andrey Karlov, in Ankara earlier…
UN Secretary-General’s message on the International Human Solidarity Day (20 December)
The world has achieved significant progress in human development over the past two decades. The global poverty rate fell by more than half. People are living longer and healthier lives, and are better educated. Despite these and other advances, prosperity has not been shared by all. Inequalities…
IDPs staying at former UNMISS Base in Yei call for genuine peace
A number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently staying at a former UNMISS Base in Yei town are urging the government and the opposition to forge an authentic peace process that addresses the suffering of the South Sudanese masses. Ms. Nora Wilson, Chairperson of the IDPs in the former…