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UNMISS appeals to lawmakers in South Sudan to promote women’s rights
Gender mainstreaming is crucial everywhere, 24/7. Bor at sunset is no exception. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has appealed to parliamentarians in the country to emphasise gender perspectives and women’s…
UNMISS supports construction of first Juvenile Reformatory Centre in South Sudan
South Sudanese boys who are in conflict with the law will no longer have to share prison space with adult inmates after ground was broken for the construction of a Juvenile Reformatory Centre in the capital, Juba. “Children…
UNMIL strengthens the operations of the Public Defenders and County Attorney’s Central Office through a Quick Impact Project
13 March 2018, Monrovia - UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Mr. Waldemar Vrey on behalf of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) handed over a Case…
Brief ceasefire in Douma only piece of good news for civilians in war-torn Syria, UN envoy says
The United Nations mediator for the Syrian conflict told the Security Council on Friday that its three-week old demand for a ceasefire across the war-ravaged country was still not being implemented, and while progress had…
The Security and Gender Group raises concerns on the current amendments to the Criminal Code: Appropriate definition of Domestic Violence as a criminal offense is required
16 March 2018 - Having been informed on the plans to amend the Criminal Code of Kosovo, members of the Security and Gender Group (SGG), as of October 2017, were engaged in preparing and submitting comments and recommendations…
UN Mission rehabilitates main road through Torit
Not all roads lead to Rome. This one, robustly rehabilitated by the UN Mission, goes through Torit in Eastern Equatoria. For the past month, graders, excavators, dump trucks and other heavy machinery have been humming and…
Tanzanian correction officer makes childhood dream come true
Inspector Upendo Musa Kazumba directing a medal parade ceremony in Malakal. It is probably as good as directing drivers through chaotic traffic. Growing up, Upendo Musa Kazumba always wanted to be a uniformed officer of the…
UK letter to Security Council says ‘highly likely’ Russia behind nerve-agent attack; Russia denies responsibility
During a heated debate in the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, the United Kingdom said that it was “highly likely” that Russia was behind an attack using a deadly nerve-agent, which has left a Sergei Skripal and…
Sexual exploitation and abuse allegations: what does presumption of innocence means for the under investigation?
Archive photo. MONUSCO Police officers raise awareness of students against sexual abuse and exploitation. Photo MONUSCO Since 2003, the secretary General of the United Nations has lunched the zero tolerance policy through his…
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.195
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.195 UNMISS PoC sites Update No.195