In a year-long, ongoing livestock health campaign, peacekeeping veterinaries from Ghana have so far treated more than 23,000 animals across Unity State. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.
UNMISS livestock health campaign in Unity treats thousands of beasts, sustains livelihoods
UNITY STATE – In South Sudan, livestock such as cows, sheep, and goats are symbols of wealth, status, and cultural identity. They play a pivotal role in social practices, including marriage negotiations, and are a primary…
Cultural performances embellished the celebration of International Women’s Day in Mundri, Western Equatoria. Photos by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
International Women’s Day in Mundri: Calls for empowerment to achieve gender equality
WESTERN EQUATORIA - A colourful parade, traditional dancing, drama performances, and thousands of people came together for the celebration of International Women’s Day in Mundri. Organized by the Ministry of Gender, Child and…
A handover of a newly constructed police post by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Projects programme has brought confidence to residents in Magwi County. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
UNMISS-funded police post boosts security and rule of law in Magwi County
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Residents in Magwi County are rejoicing, and for good reason. Thanks to a new police post in the village of Loa, funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and recently handed over to…
During an inter-university debate competition, Mariam Dafalla Taban discovered her talent for public speaking. These days, she is using it to advocate for the rights of girls and women. Photos by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
Mariam demands equal political representation for women: “Why should we settle for less than half?”
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Mariam Dafalla Taban in Wau is more serious than most about making her voice heard. In fact, the 23-year-old is determined to become the future Speaker of South Sudan’s parliament. “I will not give up…
Some 500 people recently gathered for a reconciliation conference in Kajo-Keji, Central Equatoria State. Photo: James Sokiri/UNMISS
Kajo-Keji conference seeks to reconcile communities to chart common destiny of peace
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – The people of Kajo-Keji County have pledged to mend ties to chart a future of peace and the kind of unity needed for socioeconomic development to take place. They did so at a recent reconciliation…
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Press release: Surge in intercommunal conflict causing immense harm to civilians in South Sudan, according to the latest UNMISS Quarterly Brief
Civilians are bearing the brunt of a surge in intercommunal conflict in pockets of South Sudan with 862 victims documented as being killed, injured, abducted, or subjected to conflict-related sexual violence during these…
To help residents in Pieri access clean and potable water, UNMISS has funded and handed over a solar-powered water treatment unit. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
UNMISS-funded solar-powered water treatment plant boosts residents and returnees in Pieri
JONGLEI – A lack of access to safe water remains a significant challenge for the people of South Sudan. Families are often forced to use contaminated water sources, exposing them to waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid…
Supported by UNMISS, an SSPDF Justice Directorate assessment mission in Maridi, Western Equatoria evaluated pending cases concerning uniformed personnel. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
UNMISS supports work of military justice assessment team in Maridi
"I am seeking justice for my daughter," Monica*, a teary-eyed widow and mother of five tells us. Her 12 years old daughter was raped by a military officer while on her way to fetch water. " Since the incident happened, no…
In Maiwut, some 53 community members came together to discuss sustainable community-based solutions to overarching protection concerns at a workshop hosted by UNMISS. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
Access to healthcare vital for women’s protection say Maiwut communities
UPPER NILE – Some 53 women and men gathered for two days in Maiwut, in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state with a singular purpose: To create a roadmap of protection of civilians concerns and identify sustainable community-based…
To support and protect survivors of sexual violence, UNMISS and partners handed over a women’s center in Andari in Western Equatoria state. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
Joy prevails in conflict prone Andari despite heat wave, thanks to UNMISS and partners
WESTERN EQUATORIA – The scorching sun—the inevitable byproduct of an unprecedented heat wave currently sweeping through South Sudan—couldn’t keep community members of Andari in Western Equatoria state from dancing and…
An increase of attacks targeting humanitarian convoys have led to more of them being escorted and protected by UNMISS peacekeepers. Photos by Peter Bateman/UNMISS
UNMISS protects supply convoys to colleagues and people of Abyei affected by Sudan conflict
In response to the escalating conflict in Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has taken on a critical role in ensuring the safe passage of essential supplies to the United Nations Interim Security Force…
At a protection of civilians workshop organized by UNMISS in Rokon, the multiple challenges posed by climate change were discussed. Photo: James Sokiri/UNMISS
Rokon residents alarmed by conflicts and other consequences of climate change
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Located some 80 kilometres west of South Sudan’s capital Juba, Rokon has recently been rocked by intercommunal feuds between farmers and cattle herders, at least in part induced by climate change prompting…