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Breaking barriers and building peace: 2022 UN Global Open Day in Kosovo calls for advancing women’s political participation
“I strongly believe in the fact that no peace process can be successful when half of the society is left behind,” said Ms. Vjosa Osmani, President of Kosovo, in her opening remarks at the 2022 Kosovo edition of the UN Global…
UNMISS training in restive Lainya gives hope to communities, authorities amid resolute calls for peace
In Lainya, South Sudan, a recent peacebuilding workshop by the UNMISS Protection, Transition and Reintegration Section, aimed at healing the trauma of recent conflict and inspiring communities to peacefully coexist. Photo by…
Returnees in Khor-gana face a dire lack of basic services in their original settlements
When displaced by conflict, turning steps homewards after years not only requires courage but also comes with its own tribulations. New returnees in Khor-gana, Western Bahr El Ghazal, speak to an UNMISS patrol about their…
New police post in Wakou aims to enhance safety and security for communities
How important is a good night's rest? Very, especially for the people of Wakou, South Sudan, who till recently lived 60 kilometers away from the main police station. Thanks to an UNMISS-funded police post, communities living…
Healthcare in Jonglei receives a boost with an UNMISS handover of solar panels in Duk county
Protecting people and protecting the planet go hand-in-hand, as this UNMISS-funded installation of 20 solar panels at Duk Padiet Primary Healthcare Centre in Jonglei, South Sudan, demonstrates. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS…
UNMISS supports graduation of forces in Malakal, Upper Nile
Yesterday, 7,500 South Sudanese uniformed personnel across different security branches were unified under a single command umbrella in Upper Nile state. The graduation of Necessary Unified Forces is a key benchmark contained…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, at the Sixth Governor’s Forum
[As Delivered] President Salva Kiir Mayardit, First Vice President of the Republic and all the Vice-Presidents Rt. Honorable Speaker and Deputy Speakers, State Governors and Administrators of Administrative Areas Ministers…
UNMISS and local authorities in Lakes raise awareness on child protection mechanisms
Traditional leaders from five counties in Lakes State have been learning more about how to better prevent and report violations of children. Photo: James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS Violations of children’s right are commonplace in…
UNMISS peacekeepers conduct air patrol to Ajakuac, discuss security and humanitarian concerns with communities
During a recent air patrol conducted by the UN Peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, to Ajakuac in Twic county, Warrap state, Blue Helmets interacted with community members who are reeling from climate shocks and conflict. Photo by…
Anny Modi: From teen mother in a war zone to a women’s rights defender
By: Sara Qamar When feminist activist Anny Modi was a young girl she was inspired by her father, a politician in the former Republic of Zaire. He “did not distinguish between a girl and a boy. He treated children as equal and…