Women in Pariang were fascinated by an UNMISS photo exhibition as part of celebrations of International Women's Day.
Pariang women inspired by female UN peacekeepers’ peace building experiences
After years of very limited political participation, women in Pariang are looking forward to receiving their 35 per cent representation in all decision-making bodies stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement signed in…
UNMISS mandate to protect civilians and build durable peace renewed until March 2021
UNMISS mandate to protect civilians and build durable peace renewed until March 2021
The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate requiring peacekeepers serving in South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace in the war-damaged country until at least 15 March 2021. In a unanimous…
The crucial role of women in peace building was highlighted as International Women's Day was celebrated in Juba.
Women in Juba cherish their contributions to peace building and demand gender equality
South Sudanese girls and women in Juba celebrated International Women’s Day by highlighting their achievements and contributions to sustainable peace. As they did so, the also used a panel discussion organized by the UN to…
Oath of office in one hand, the other on a Bible or Quran as 35 ministers and ten deputies were sworn into South Sudan's new cabinet on 16 March.
Elbow-bumping and announcements of measures to keep Covid-19 at bay marked swearing in of new ministers
The cabinet of South Sudan’s revitalized transitional government of national unity has today been sworn in at the State House in Juba, at a ceremony clearly marked by precautions prompted by the global Covid-19 pandemic. The…
Ox ploughs have been delivered to women's groups in Rumbek North to enable the cultivation of larger areas.
Ploughing for peace and food security: UNMISS embarks on resettling returnees in Rumbek North area
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, has begun a campaign to resettle returnees who were displaced during last year’s intercommunal clashes living in the Rumbek North area. “We realized that household food…
Police officers in Eastern Equatoria learning about human rights laws and principles.
Police officers in Eastern Equatoria receive UNMISS-led training on human rights
Fifty officers serving with the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) in Eastern Equatoria have enjoyed a training session to improve their criminal investigative skills and further their understanding of human rights…
Previously displaced children have returned home to Gunyoro. Schooling has resumed, albeit under challenging circumstances.
School activities resume as displaced return to Gunyoro in Eastern Equatoria
More than 190 children returning to Gunyoro village near Torit in Eastern Equatoria have resumed school activities, albeit under difficult circumstances. “During the 2016 crisis, this school closed because our people were…
UN takes steps to support coronavirus prevention and preparedness in South Sudan - 18 March 2020
UN takes steps to support coronavirus prevention and preparedness in South Sudan
The United Nations in South Sudan has announced new measures in support of Government-led efforts to prevent and prepare for the coronavirus (COVID-19). These are aimed at protecting the people of South Sudan and UN staff…
Participating corrections officers were enthusiastic about learning more about how to work with juveniles in conflict with the law.
UNMISS prepares juvenile detention officers to run first ever reformatory school at Juba
South Sudanese juvenile detention officers have learnt skills for handling children in conflict with the law and held at a new reformatory school Juba. “Now I know that children to be reformed must be between 12 and 17 years…
Norwegian police officers serving with UNMISS in Juba practice friendly social distancing as a precaution against the Coronavirus.
UNMISS staff adapting to COVID-19: breaking habits, keeping a distance, intensified hand washing
For social creatures of habit, it is a big ask to break away from routine behaviour to keep ourselves and others as safe as possible from the invisible threat, the Coronavirus. Yet adapting to an unwanted reality and heeding…
UNMISS announces travel freeze to support COVID-19 prevention and preparedness.
UNMISS announces travel freeze to support COVID-19 prevention and preparedness
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has put a seven-day freeze on staff travelling into South Sudan as part of the peacekeeping mission’s support for national-led COVID-19 prevention efforts. The decision will apply to…
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 265 - 10 Feb 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 265 - 10 Feb 2020
UNMISS Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites Update No. 265 - 10 Feb 2020