19-year-old Faiza Aquila is one of the 60 beneficiaries of an UNMISS-funded livelihood programme in conflict-ridden Rimenze, Western Equatoria. Faiza believes that the four-month training has given her hope for a better future. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
Livelihood training by UNMISS benefits communities from Rimenze in Yambio
Dancing and ululating to traditional hymns of peace is an unusual sight among communities living in Rimenze, Western Equatoria state. For many years, people here have had their lives devastated by recurrent conflict. Unlike…
28-year-old UNPOL officer Nanah Kamara decided she wanted to be a United Nations peacekeeper when she and her friends visited the peacekeeping mission in her home country, Sierra Leone, as young teenagers.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Nanah Kamara, Sierra Leone
Nanah Kamara from Sierra Leone is serving for peace in South Sudan as an UNPOL officer. This 28-year-old Police Adviser tells us that for her, working with local policing counterparts and building their capacities is perhaps…
Zekia Musa, 29, may be visually impaired but that doesn't stop this feisty young activist from advocating for the rights of disabled persons and highlighting the need to include them at all levels of decision-making. Photo by Moses Pasi/UNMISS.
Youth, Peace, Security: Zekia Musa Ahmed, Activist, Central Equatoria
29-year-old Zekia Musa Ahmed holds a degree in psychology from the University of Juba and works with the Ministry of Education representing people with disabilities. Visually impaired herself, Zekia originally comes from…
Major Majharul Nowshad is a 29-year-old army officer from Bangladesh who is serving for peace with UNMISS in Kuajok, South Sudan.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Majharul Nowshad, Bangladesh
Major Majharul Nowshad is a 29-year-old army officer from Bangladesh currently deployed to UNMISS. In this interview, he speaks about being an Operations Officer and protecting civilians in a deep field location in the world…
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom's Remarks at International Day of UN Peacekeepers, South Sudan
[ As Delivered] I would like to begin by thanking the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu, for being with us on this special day. I also acknowledge Ambassador David Buom Choat, the Director of…
Ana James, 24, and Sunday Chol, 23, are sought-after hairdressers in Malakal, South Sudan. Both have no formal training in the beauty industry, but are passionate about entrepreneurship and fashion. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
Youth, Peace, Security: Ana James and Sunday Chol, Hair & Makeup Artists, Upper Nile
Ana James, 24, and Sunday Chol, 23, have defied all odds to become the most sought-after hairdressers in Malakal, South Sudan. Both have no formal training in the beauty industry. But their natural talent and joie de vivre…
More than 19,000 peacekeepers work hard to deter violence and protect civilians across South Sudan, helping the world's newest country transition from war to peace. Today, the Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, honoured them for their service and sacrifice, especially during the time of COVID-19 at a simple but meaningful ceremony at the mission's headquarters in Juba. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS.
Peacekeepers recognized for their service and sacrifice in South Sudan on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers
More than 19,000 peacekeepers work in remote and sometimes dangerous locations across South Sudan to help the country make the difficult transition from war to peace. They work hard to deter violence and protect civilians…
Jason William Gbambi, a national volunteer serving with UNMISS, is thoroughly enjoying his important work. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
“Being a UN Volunteer is about embracing the community”: Jason William Gbambi, UNMISS
Jason William Gbambi is a national UN Volunteer working with UNMISS. In this short interview, this committed South Sudanese tells us why volunteerism motivates him and why, he believes, that his work as an outreach officer in…
Kuajok youth took to the radio waves to express their concerns about unemployment as UNMISS celebrated Peacekeepers' Day. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS
Kuajok youth on Peacekeepers’ Day: Empowering us is best way to prevent, mitigate and manage conflicts
As part of the United Nations International Peacekeepers’ Day commemoration, youth representatives used a live radio talk-show on Kuajok FM 99.9 to appeal to the government to offer them entrepreneurial skills to stop ongoing…
These children living on the streets of Aweil town are saying yes to a chance to go to school. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS
UNMISS facilitates mentoring education programme for 120 street children in Aweil town
Children living on the streets has become an increasingly common problem in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal State. The sad phenomenon is often linked with begging, petty thefts, exploitation, various kinds of abuse, not to mention a…
Young participants of a Radio Miraya spelling quiz received books, information material and promotional items depicting a peaceful, prosperous future for South Sudan. Photo by Moses Pasi/UNMISS.
Young, dynamic South Sudanese match wits in an UNMISS quiz to promote peace
“By participating in the Radio Miraya Spelling Bee competition, we are negotiating our own differences as South Sudanese youth,” says Mawiya Yoal from Juba, who spelled the winning word ‘harmony’ perfectly. “It’s an…
Commemorating International day of Families, UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh handed over clothing, hand sanitizers, sports equipment; conducted free medical checkups for 66 orphaned children in Wau.
Bangladeshi peacekeepers mark International Day of Families in Wau
“God seems to have a special fondness for orphans. I am very happy to see everybody supporting us,” said Grace Joseph who lost her parents in the devastating civil war that ravaged South Sudan in 2016. Grace was speaking at a…