On this year’s 16 Days, be inspired by Marsa William, a 30-year-old entrepreneur from Lakes, SouthSudan, who quit a job as a schoolteacher to turn her dream of owning a hair salon into a reality. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS.
Empowerment through entrepreneurship: Marsa William
LAKES – In South Sudan, conflict and political turmoil notwithstanding, there are beacons of hope that shine brightly, illuminating paths of resilience and empowerment. One such inspiring tale comes from Marsa William, a 30…
Meet Major Latifa Rustamova, the first woman from Azerbaijan to be deployed as a military observer with UNMISS. Photo by Yakudu Moses/UNMISS.
First woman peacekeeper from Azerbaijan proud to serve for peace in South Sudan
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Meeting Major Latifa Rustamova for the first time is illuminating. The first woman from Azerbaijan to be deployed as a military observer with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), she exudes…
In Yei, UNMISS and implementing partner, Mission to Alleviate Suffering in South Sudan, handed over a safe house to provide emergency shelter for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS.
UNMISS hands over safe house to Yei communities as part of efforts to curb violence against women
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – In South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, women and girls are disproportionately affected by conflict. Preventing and ending all forms of violence against women, therefore, remains a priority for the…
In Bor, more than 50 members of civil society networks were sensitized on upholding child rights and ending grave violations against children at a two-day discussion facilitated by UNMISS. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
As South Sudan prepares for elections, UNMISS calls to end grave violations against children
JONGLEI – During conflict, women and children are some of the worst affected. When it comes to children, during South Sudan’s past civil wars, many were separated from their parents or recruited into armed forces and groups…
Statement by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS at the 7th Governors’ Forum
[As delivered] His Excellency First Vice President of the Republic and the Vice-Presidents Rt. Honorable Speaker and Deputy Speakers, Governors and Chief Administrators Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament…
Meet Charity Edisa from Mundri, Western Equatoria, who has braved conflict zones and is a fierce women’s rights advocate. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
Advocating for women’s rights: Charity Edisa, peacebuilder
WESTERN EQUATORIA – At 54 years of age, Charity Edisa from Mundri in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, is passionate about community work. “I am a mother of four and ever since I can remember, I’ve been drawn towards…
Press Release: UNMISS calls for immediate end to fighting and mobilizations in Leer County, Unity State
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate end to the fighting in and around Kai Gai, near Leer town in Unity State. The Mission takes note of reported attacks early on 28 November by pro…
UNMISS Human Rights Brief: Community-based militias responsible for the majority of violence against civilians; government urged to step up responsibility to protect
Community-based militias were responsible for the majority of violence against civilians between July and September 2023, according to the latest United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) human rights brief. The…
PRESS RELEASE - South Sudan: UN Report finds nearly 600 civilians were killed amid gross human rights abuses and serious violations of international humanitarian law by armed groups in Greater Upper Nile in late 2022
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the UN Human Rights Office today released a joint report entitled "Attacks against civilians in Greater Upper Nile, South Sudan." The report, which took several months of painstaking…
Meet feisty entrepreneur Agel Diing Diing from Aweil, South Sudan, who didn’t let an underage marriage get in the way of her dreams. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS.
From school dropout to successful business owner: Agel Diing Diing’s story
NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- There are some stories that wrap themselves around a reader’s heart. When it comes to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), we are privileged to bring one of these gems to you today—meet…
Some 200 community members in remote Bazungua, South Sudan, were sensitized on upholding human rights as well as ending all forms of violence against women at an UNMISS-facilitated sensitization. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS
Community members in Bazungua vow to report gender-based violence promptly
WESTERN EQUATORIA - The remote community of Bazungua, in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state has been through a lot. Their families and friends were brutally killed during the civil war that erupted here in 2016, people…
In Kuajok, UNMISS and partners are hosting several impactful events to mark the ongoing 16 Days of Activism. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
In Kuajok, government officials and UNMISS pledge to partner in ending violence against women
WARRAP - In a compelling display of solidarity, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) kicked off the 16 Days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a dynamic series of events, echoing the collective…