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“My desire to be a military doctor originates from the civil war in my country, Sri Lanka, when I heard stories of wounded soldiers being treated by them,” reveals Dr Roshan Jayamanna, a colonel serving as a medical peacekeeper with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) “Being a…

Upper Nile state finally witnessed the creation of its long-awaited Child Protection Technical Committee, which is tasked with implementing the Comprehensive Action Plan aimed at ending and preventing the six grave violations against children. These consist of the recruitment and use of children…

With the signing of a peace deal in 2018, new hope was born in conflict-ridden South Sudan. However, much remains to be done to increase momentum in ongoing peace processes. To this end, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), together with Community Empowerment for Progress Organization…

Creating an environment where rule of law thrives is a collective responsibility. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), as part of its ongoing efforts to bolster local capacities in this regard recently held a two-day training for 25 judges who adjudicate cases in customary courts in…

In Lakes, South Sudan, some 400 people, including state authorities, local communities, civil society groups, women and youth representatives, plus UN personnel, came together to mark the 76 th United Nations Day. The event was collaboratively organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

When civil war broke out in South Sudan, education was disrupted for tens of thousands of children. Many were separated from their parents and, worse still, recruited into armed forces and groups themselves. Protecting child rights is, therefore, a key aspect that the Government of South Sudan and…

Advocating for peace and social cohesion among the Obira, Burung, and Loyoro communities in Ikotos county, Eastern Equatoria, was inevitable, considering the escalating tensions within them. Although the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and partners have organized several peace…

“It is always good to learn about a new approach to advocacy, because you cannot isolate yourself thinking you know enough,” said Davidica Ikai Grasiano, Chair of the Itwak Women's Association in Torit, Eastern Equatoria. Ms. Grasiano’s words came on the margins of a recent three-day advocacy skills…

Juba, 4 November 2021: UNMISS is deeply disappointed that the finale of its three-day Art for Peacebuilding activity had to be cancelled, due to circumstances beyond its control. The event was organized as part of the ‘Our Peace Forum,’ initiative, a grassroots peacebuilding interaction designed to…

“I am finally clear on how we, as concerned citizens, can report on human rights violations and sexual or gender-based violence. I am definitely going to pass on this learning to my neighbours,” says Melado Martha, a member of the Anika Women’s Association in Yambio, Western Equatoria. Martha was…

As South Sudan starts recovering from civil wars and COVID-19, this young nation stands on the cusp of establishing itself as a true democracy by beginning to draft its permanent constitution and looking forward to eventual elections. Given the context, the need for women’s voices to be heard and…

“Education is not only about going to the lecture halls, the library or reading your textbooks but also about learning the value of team spirit,’’ stated Father Santino Marino, General Administrator of the Catholic University of South Sudan in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal. Father Marino was speaking…