On his recent visit to Wau, Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, visited a training site for South Sudanese military personnel, discussed key issues with state authorities and awarded medals to 848 peacekeepers from Bangladesh. Photo by Dawit K.Tedla/UNMISS.
SRSG Nicholas Haysom visits military training center in Wau and awards medals to Bangladeshi peacekeepers
WAU - This week, the United Nation’s top envoy in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, visited Western Bahr El Ghazal where he travelled to a training center for uniformed personnel in the state to examine issues and challenges…
As the world's youngest nation begins gearing up for the annual 16 Days of Activism, diverse stakeholders in Jonglei vow to be ambassadors for women's inclusion in politics, governance and decision-making at an UNMISS workshop. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
35 per cent affirmative action for women’s political participation in Bor key agenda item for diverse stakeholders
BOR - With South Sudan beginning to draft a permanent constitution and preparing for eventual elections, ensuring women’s voices are heard and included in politics, governance and decision-making is key. The United Nations…
UNMISS, in collaboration with the state government of Eastern Equatoria, recently held a solution-focused dialogue to help address challenges faced by local authorities at the county-level in mitigating conflict and building peace at the grassroots. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
UNMISS partners with Eastern Equatoria state government to address existing challenges at the county-level
TORIT - “Let me assure you that we shall continue to work together in the spirit of transparency and consultative partnership,” said Louis Lobong Lojore, Governor of Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan. Governor Lobong was…
Mbiyo Morgan, a displaced trader and mechanic in Tambura, Western Equatoria, speaks about the recent upsurge in fighting and the toll it has taken on families such as his. Photo by Habib Labidi/UNMISS
“We will return home when UNMISS and the government say we don’t need to be afraid anymore,” says displaced Tambura tradesperson
TAMBURA - Mbiyo Morgan is a tall man. In his early forties, he is a father, a husband, a farmer, a trader and a motorcycle mechanic. Like most others across South Sudan, Mbiyo wears many hats as he tries to put food on the…
The UNMISS Child Protection Section recently held a training for 50 commanders of the South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces in Rumbek to sensitize them on the pressing need for upholding child rights and protecting children during armed conflict. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
Two-day child protection workshop facilitated by UNMISS concludes in Lakes
RUMBEK - Protecting the rights of every child, especially during armed conflict is a key goal for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). In this regard, the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Child Protection Section…
UNMISS recently handed over a newly-constructed office to the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission, the primary body in charge of addressing issues related to the nearly 180,000 people living in the Internally Displaced Person's camp here. The building was funded through the UNMISS Quick Impact Projects programme. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
A gift of hope: UNMISS continues supporting internally displaced persons by building an office space for IDP authorities in Bentiu
BENTIU - “The office building that UNMISS is handing over to us towards the end of the year, is the best early Christmas gift we could have hoped for,” said Peter Nlual Kam, Deputy Chair of the Relief and Rehabilitation…
Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General The 5th Governor’s Forum
Juba, 22 November 2021: It gives me great pleasure to join you during this opening session of the 5 th Governors’ Forum under the theme of “ Role of the States and Special Administrative Areas in the implementation of the…
A recent conference in Kuajok organized jointly by UNMISS, UNDP, FAO, and the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund aims at predicting and preventing conflict that frequently arise between farmers and pastoralists during the annual cattle migration season in South Sudan. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
To prepare for seasonal cattle movement, the UN family supports a pre-migration conference in Kuajok
KUAJOK - “Cattle migration season is almost upon us and the knowledge that I have gained at this conference will surely help us mitigate any conflicts that typically arise with the farming community,” stated Joseph Manut…
Civil society is the conscience of a nation. UNMISS, therefore, recently trained some 25 civil society representatives in Wau on upholding human rights for all. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/UNMISS.
Civil society groups in Western Bahr El Ghazal receive human rights training from UNMISS
WAU - “ We believe that civil society organizations play a critical role in monitoring human rights violations,” said Antonina Atieno Okuta, a Human Rights Officer working with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
16 Days of Activism: "Women's rights are human rights" - Davidica Ayahu, Eastern Equatoria
TORIT - 60-year-old Davidica Ikai Grasiano Ayahu is widowed with two children. But, according to her, the part of her life that she’s most proud of is her role as a social worker. As the Executive Director of the Itwak Women…
16 Days of Activism: “We must throw off the shackles of patriarchy for progress” - Teresina Peter, Upper Nile
MALAKAL - Teresina Peter is a 48-year-old mother to eight children. She lost her husband early in life but wasn’t defeated. Today, Teresina runs a small business which enables her to put food on the table for her family and…
A two-day event in Rumbek, Lakes state, brought together two communities who were former foes in friendship and amity. Photo by Emmanuel Menwon/UNMISS.
UNMISS overcomes barriers to peace through cultural exchanges among communities in Lakes
RUMBEK – Building peace from the grassroots is the only way to sustained harmony and social cohesion. In this regard, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) organized a two-day cultural exchange among formerly…