“I want a world where all our daughters are treated as equals” – Caroline Waudo, Head, UNMISS Torit
Born and raised in Kenya, Caroline Waudo was raised by a pioneer—her mother, a respected primary school teacher was the first women to own and ride a bicycle in their community and an honoured community leader. Her…
UNMISS police officers in Aweil raising awareness on how to report sexual abuse and incidents of forced and/or early marriages.
UN police officers in Aweil raise awareness on sexual abuse and hand out sanitary pads to schoolgirls
Girls from four schools in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State have had their awareness of the risks of sexual abuse raised by a group of visiting police officers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Sanitary…
This new borehole and pump, provided by UNVs based in Rumbek, will greatly benefit 400 families residing in the area.
Celebrating International Volunteer Day: UN volunteers build water source for needy community in Rumbek
“He who gives you water, gives you life,” is an old African adage, yet large parts of Lakes State still lack access to clean water. United Nations Volunteers (UNVs), 22 of them in fact, serving in the region decided to mark…
“Gender equality is not a favour to women”: Anastasie Mukangarambe, Head, UNMISS Kuajok
“My mother was my inspiration and always treated us, her daughters, in exactly the same way as our brothers,” says Anastasie Nyirigira Mukangarambe, as she reminisces about her childhood in Rwanda. The genocide in Rwanda made…
“If there was no UN, the world would have to create one”—Deborah Schein, Head, UNMISS Bor
A New Yorker by birth, Deborah Schein had a natural interest in travel, history and politics. After completing her master’s degree in International affairs from the prestigious Columbia University, she started her career as a…
These young girls and boys in Juba may become future ambassadors for the protection of children's rights in South Sudan.
UNMISS trains young leaders in Juba to be ambassadors for child protection
“We need to love one another without discrimination and forget what happened in the past. We need to embrace peace because, in the absence of peace, children’s rights are violated.” That was the message from Catholic…
Women in Eastern Equatoria State are determined to gain more political influence by more cooperation and sharing of information between them.
Women in Eastern Equatoria State determined to participate more in politics and peace building
A two-day forum organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and focused on bolstering social cohesion and empowering women associations across Torit in Eastern Equatoria State has just concluded. “The strength of…
Radio stations can play a vital role in raising awareness on and preventing gender-based violence of any kind, including early and forced marriages.
Radio programming can play crucial role in ending gender-based violence in Northern-Bahr-el-Ghazal
Communities of Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal have been sensitized on how to report incidents of sexual harassment, abuse and violence against women. This happened during a radio discussion sponsored by the United Nations Mission in…
Lieutenant Chanate Mutagawa receives her UN medal at a ceremony in Malakal.
Women take the lead in colorful medal ceremony honouring Rwanda’s peacekeepers in Malakal
In recent times, Rwanda has been at the forefront of gender equality on all fronts. That peacekeeping is no exception became clear for all to see as the country’s troops based in Malakal received UN medals for their service…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers handing over much-needed school material and sports equipment to the Catholic University in Wau.
UNMISS peacekeepers hand over educational material and sports equipment to university in Wau
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have recently handed over educational material and sports equipment to the Catholic University in Wau. “We are very grateful for this support…
Participants at a Kajo-Keji peace forum in Juba, organized by UNMISS.
UNMISS organized forum in Juba to confirm resolutions bringing peace to Kajo-Keji County
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has supported the validation of resolutions reached by the sons and daughters of Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State in a bid to restore lasting peace in the area. “Since Kajo…
Ghanaian peacekeepers providing medications, mosquito nets and medical treatment to both military personnel and civilians in Moum in Unity State.
UN peacekeepers provide free medical services to soldiers and civilians in Moum, Unity State
Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have provided free medical services to both military personnel and civilians in Moum in Unity State. Medications and mosquito nets were handed out…