A new prison block was just what the doctor ordered and UNMISS funded in Chukudum, where the old facilities resulted in gender-based violence and unwanted pregnancies. Photos: Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS
Communities in Eastern Equatoria State report benefits from Quick Impact Projects
Quick Impact Projects are small-scale initiatives funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to benefit local communities across the country. But how are these investments faring, and do they stand the test of time…
29-year-old Innocent Opiyo is a graphic designer from Obbo village in Magwi county, Eastern Equatoria. With the money he makes using his artistic skill, he supports not only his own family but also other members from his community. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.
Youth, Peace, Security: Innocent Opiyo, Graphic Designer, South Sudan
29-year-old Innocent Opiyo is a graphic designer based in Torit, Eastern Equatoria. This talented youngster hails from Obbo village in Magwi county and supports not only his own family but also other members from his…
Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa, a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal, is serving a a Senior Medical Officer with UNMISS.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Hinasha Thapa, Nepal
Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa is a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal. In this short interview, this young, committed peacekeeper speaks about serving for peace in the world’s youngest nation during the COVID…
South Sudanese musician, Jado Yoanis Jago was born in the Tonga locality of Malakal, Upper Nile state. His dream of being a musician came true in 2015, when he released his first album. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
Youth, Peace, Security: Jado Yoanis Jago, Singer, Upper Nile
29-year-old musician Jado Yoanis Jago, or to give him his stage moniker, ‘Jado Music,’ was born on Christmas eve in the Tonga locality of Malakal, Upper Nile, South Sudan. Jado, the eldest among eight children, was always…
Corrections officers in Torit learning more about prisoners' rights. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS
Corrections officers in Eastern Equatoria State trained on prisoners’ rights, access to justice
Twenty prison officers have been trained in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, on promoting and protecting rights of inmates as they await fair trials. These officers will be dispatched to other locations to raise awareness and…
Subhonzoda Abdumannon from Tajikistan is a 28-year-old UNPOL Police Adviser deployed to UNMISS and is serving for peace in the world's newest country, South Sudan.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers - Subhonzoda Abdumannon, Tajikistan
Deployed to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, Subhonzoda Abdumannon from Tajikistan is an UNPOL Police Adviser who uses his investigative skills for UNMISS to enhance the mission’s situational awareness. In this short interview…
Nunu Nuela, a 28-year-old handicrafts expert from Western Equatoria, finds joy in passing on her skills to other women so that they can be financially independent. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
Youth, Peace, Security: Nunu Nuela, Craftsperson, Western Equatoria
28-year-old Nunu Nuela is a busy person. She’s a mother of two young children, is studying to complete a degree in Business Administration and trains young women at the Anika Women’s Association in Yambio to make cosmetics…
29-year-old Captain Settawit Chansuk from the Royal Thai Army is currently deployed to UNMISS and part of the mission's engineering troops.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Settawit Chansuk, Thailand
After six years as a Combat Engineer Company Commander in the Royal Thai Army, 29-year-old Captain Settawit Chansuk, a civil engineer by education, is currently deployed to UNMISS. In this short interview, this committed…
Kirti Kler from India is one of the dedicated UN Volunteers serving for peace with UNMISS at the mission's field office in Lakes state, South Sudan.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Kirti Kler, UN Volunteer, India
27-year-old Kirti Kler has travelled a long way from India to serve for peace in the world’s largest United Nations Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS. Deployed to Lakes state of South Sudan, Kirti is a committed Civil Affairs…
Nearly a decade after gaining independence, South Sudan is beginning the process of drafting a permanent constitution, which is expected to pave the way for fair elections. UNMISS and partners supported a workshop on the subject in Juba, the country's capital, sponsored by regional and international partners, and inaugurated by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS.
South Sudan begins constitution-making process supported by the United Nations
After a long and bloody war, South Sudan won its independence from its northern neighbour, Sudan, in 2011. Almost a decade later, it has a ceasefire and peace deal in place and is now beginning the journey towards a new…
Sergeant Josephine Dei Kotei, serving as a corrections officer in Malakal, with her newly-awarded medal proudly in place. Photos: Janet Adongo/UNMISS
Youth, Peace, Security (and a medal): Josephine Dei Kotei, corrections officer
Some say life begins at thirty. At that age, most folks are settling into their careers, starting families, or adding to their educations, with many of them living not too far from home. Somehow, Sergeant Josephine Dei Kotei…
Captain Jinha Kim, a 28-year-old UNMISS peacekeeper from the Republic of Korea, was a combat pilot in his home country and says that serving for peace in South Sudan is his biggest learning experience yet. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Captain Jinha Kim, Republic of Korea
28-year-old Jinha Kim from South Korea has learned a few additional skills upon his deployment to UNMISS. A combat pilot in his home country, Captain Kim currently handles data coming in from all corners of the world’s…