UNMISS and the UN Country Team organized a joyous, colorful celebration in Juba showcasing the rich cultural heritage of South Sudan as well as the committed UN personnel who work every day to reverse the effects of civil war, subnational violence and COVID-19 to help communities usher in an era of democracy, development and durable peace. Photo by Priyanka Chowdhury/UNMISS
UNMISS, humanitarian partners and government representatives attend joyous UN Day event
Music. Some impromptu dancing. And tons of camaraderie. United Nations Day in Juba, South Sudan, wasn’t a typical celebration this year. It was a heartfelt coming together of UN personnel, government representatives, civil…
UNMISS and humanitarian partners came together with displaced communities for a tree-planting exercise to commemorate UN Day in Bentiu. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
Trees symbolizing United Nations values planted in eight schools for displaced children in Bentiu
Today is United Nations Day, marking 76 years since the Organization was founded to promote universal ideals for the betterment of humanity in the wake of World War II. As conflict, COVID-19 and displacement continue in the…
Local communities and police officers in Saura and Sakure, Western Equatoria, have a reason to be happy. UNMISS recently handed over two newly constructed police posts authorities here with the aim of boosting law and order. These were built under the mission's Quick Impact Projects programme. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS
UNMISS hands over police posts in Western Equatoria to improve law and order
For the longest time, local police officers in remote Saura and Sakure, Western Equatoria, have been doing their best to maintain law and order in their respective administrative divisions by working under mango trees. They…
South Sudanese military commanders in Eastern Equatoria renew their pledge to end all violations of child rights at a joint session provided by UNMISS and state authorities on protecting children during armed conflict. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
Military commanders in Eastern Equatoria recommit to preventing all violations of child rights
“Our priority is to provide the needed guidance to our forces so that the six grave violations against children are prevented. As commanders, we are accountable for these violations if we do not guide and control the forces,”…
UNMISS, humanitarian partners and local communities came together to celebrate United Nations Day in Torit, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
Communities in Eastern Equatoria join the United Nations family to mark its 76th anniversary
This week, government stakeholders, nongovernmental and civil society organizations, women and youth associations, and the clergy joined the United Nations family in Eastern Equatoria to celebrate the 76 th anniversary of the…
Communities, local authorities and UN personnel in Greater Yei came together in a fun-filled celebration of the 76th anniversary of the United Nations. Photo by Surur Ali Ayile/UNMISS.
Communities in Greater Yei celebrate United Nations Day
Cultural performances, peace songs and fun-filled outdoor activities were the highlights of United Nations Day commemorations in greater Yei, South Sudan. Representatives from civil society, women’s and youth groups…
60 South Sudanese military officers were trained in upholding the rights of children and ensuring that they are fully protected during armed conflict. Photo by Surur Ali Ayile/UNMISS.
60 military officers from South Sudan trained on child rights in Central Equatoria
More than 60 South Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition (SPLA-iO) soldiers attended a two-day workshop organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Wunaliet cantonment site in Central Equatoria…
UNMISS peacekeepers consistently engage with host communities and authorities to explain the mission's mandated goals as it works to help build a durable peace across South Sudan. At a recent such interactive session in Eastern Equatoria, participants were taken through the gamut of the UN Peacekeeping mission's interventions on promoting human rights, gender equality, child protection, plus the role played by peacekeepers in building trust, confidence and keeping all communities safe during conflict. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
UNMISS renews trust and confidence through leadership seminar in Eastern Equatoria state
“It’s now clear to us how UNPOL, military peacekeepers, and civilian staff work,” said Joseph Oswaha, the mayor of Torit, Eastern Equatoria. Mr. Oswaha was speaking at a three-day leadership seminar organized by the United…
A mini-marathon, a volleyball match and a handicrafts display - these were the highlights of a camaraderie-filled UN Day in Malakal. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS.
UN Day in Malakal sees communities and the UN family come together
Togetherness and partnerships reigned supreme this week in Malakal, Upper Nile, as the United Nations celebrated the Organization’s 76 th anniversary. “For us as the UN Peacekeeping mission, its all about celebrating…
Statement by Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (Political) at the 19th RJMEC Meeting
[AS DELIVERED] On behalf of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, it is my pleasure to brief the R-JMEC plenary meeting today. A few days ago, on 24 October, we celebrated…
Students from Wau join UNMISS, UN Country Team and state authorities to mark UN Day
“Children are future leaders of South Sudan and we are delighted to have young students join us as we mark the 76 th anniversary of the United Nations,” said Sam Muhumure, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
At an UNMISS peace dialogue, communities in Tonj pledge to reconcile and stop ongoing intercommunal clashes that have left many killed, injured or displaced. Photo by Peter Riing Ariik Kuol/UNMISS.
Feuding communities in Tonj commit to reconciliation, ending protracted conflict at UNMISS peace dialogue
“I have been dismayed and heartbroken seeing the catastrophic level of damage to our people and properties due to senseless conflict among communities who were once like family,” said Mawan Dhur Riak, a community leader in…