A unique educational project implemented in Leer by UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana in collaboration with several peace partners brings hope for young South Sudanese.
‘All for One’ – a joint initiative in Leer empowers South Sudanese children to choose education over conflict
UNITY - In conflict-affected Leer, a county in South Sudan’s Unity state, some 2,000 children - and counting – found inspiration and resources for a brighter future, thanks to a project spearheaded by peacekeepers from Ghana…
UNMISS teams up with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes to visit children residing in Saint Bhakita Orphanage in Nzara, Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
The UN family marks South Sudan’s Independence Day by showing solidarity with orphans in Nzara
WESTERN EQUATORIA - “You showed us that love and hope still exist,” said Ippai Joseph, a child residing at Saint Bhakita Orphanage in Nzara. The orphanage hosts some 200 vulnerable children, aged between 4 months and 18 years…
Residents of Naandi attend an UNMISS-facilitated event on preventing and reporting on sexual and gender-based violence to help create a safer environment. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
UNMISS raises awareness on preventing sexual and gender-based violence in Naandi
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Enhancing human rights—especially women’s rights—is crucial to sustain peace and coexistence, as South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, drafts its permanent constitution. Hundreds of communities’ members…
A rice cultivation pilot programme in Bor, supported by UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea, aims to build community resilience and peace. Photo By Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
South Korean peacekeepers partner with Dr John Garang Memorial University on pilot rice cultivation programme in Bor
JONGLEI – In South Sudan, agriculture is a key means of livelihood. But for farmers and consumers to benefit from stable harvests, many factors need to be aligned starting with durable peace, stability, and, not to mention…
To help enhance security, UNMISS hands over a newly constructed police post in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
UNMISS-funded projects aim to enhance security and strengthen rule of law in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Recently, in Torit, residents of Ifwanyak, celebrated the handover of a newly constructed police post by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). These small-scale, low-budget interventions are…
Everyone must unite to end sexual violence say participants at an UNMISS-facilitated workshop in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area leads. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
Accountability a direct path to end conflict related sexual violence in South Sudan
JONGLEI/GPAA – Conflict-related sexual violence continues to be a pervasive problem around the world. South Sudan is no exception. As this young nation gears up to complete its democratic transition through free, fair, and…
UNMISS promotes peace through sports and renovates Bor Freedom Square football playground. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
South Korean peacekeepers rehabilitate football field to galvanize trust building
JONGLEI – Jonglei’s biggest football ground—Bor Freedom Square—has received a major facelift, thanks to engineers from the Republic of Korea serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Given rising rates…
A new police post handed over by UNMISS in Western Equatoria's Lakamandi area is expected to provide residents with greater security, reduce crime and, as a bonus, ensure dignified detentions for offenders, including juveniles, to facilitate their reintegration into society after completing their sentences. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS
A new police post in Mundri East, funded by UNMISS, gives hope for greater security, safety
WESTERN EQUATORIA – As South Sudan approaches a critical juncture in its political history with this young nation gearing up for its first-ever elections in 2024, communities in Western Equatoria, and indeed, across the…
An UNMISS-funded renovation of a primary school in Wadadelo, Western Bahr El Ghazal, has brought hope to some 400 students and their teachers. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS
UNMISS refurbishes primary school in Wadadelo, giving education a boost
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – A newly renovated primary school in Wadadelo, in Jur River county, has given hope to communities residing here as well as returnees. Some 20 schools had been destroyed in the area due to past…
A visiting UNMISS team meets returnees fleeing violence in neighbouring Sudan who are currently located in a transit site in Warrap. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
Following a traumatic journey to relative safety, returnees escaping violence in Sudan face new challenges
WARRAP – "Our belongings were confiscated by armed personnel who forcibly entered our homes, beat us and enrolled young boys into their ranks without consent,” recalls Mary Kuot, a survivor of the Sudan crisis who is now in a…
An UNMISS peace campaign in Nimule fosters social cohesion and aims to encourage voluntary returns as South Sudan races to complete remaining peace benchmarks, including the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
An UNMISS peace campaign brings communities in Nimule together
EASTERN EQUATORIA – For years, the world’s newest nation, South Sudan, has been embroiled in bloody civil wars. A 2018 peace deal brought relative stability to the country with the promise of a peaceful democratic transition…
In Ezo, Western Equatoria, an UNMISS-funded school provides displaced children with a safe classroom environment. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS.
UNMISS-funded school gives displaced children in Ezo hope to learn and lead in future
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Under a makeshift, torn shelter, displaced children in Ezo usually gather, to learn from their teachers. Conflict has taken a heavy toll on them, and they have nowhere else to study. Returning to their…