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SRSG Ziadeh Hosts Roundtable on Early Marriage and the Rule of Law at UNMIK
The practice of early and forced marriages must come to an end, and women and girls given full emancipation. This was the central message that came out of a round table with Kosovo lawyers and law students, during an UNMIK…
People for Peace: From weaving recycled bags to preventing violence against women, Jeanne d’Arc believes in the power of one
Story by Yaye Nabo Séne and Gaëlle Sundelin In 2019, when Jeanne d’Arc Kohou flew out to Mali to join the Un Peacekeeping mission MINUSMA, her role was to help prevent and address gender-based violence. But soon after she…
Colors of solidarity: Youth from Kosovo communities create collaborative street art at Muralfest Kosovo 2022
Three young women sat together on a couch in the Muralfest Kosovo office in Ferizaj/Uroševac, passionately exchanging ideas on art, their lives, experiences of discrimination, being women from Kosovo and dreaming of a world…
MONUSCO offers a batch of equipment to the National Programme for the Demobilisation of Ex-combatants
MONUSCO offers a batch of equipment to the National Programme for the Demobilisation of Ex-combatants. Photo MONUSCO/Lydie Betyna During a ceremony held on 28 June 2022 at MONUSCO's "Incal" site in Kinshasa, the Deputy…
Morobo County residents call on armed forces to unite to protect civilians
UNMISS representatives recently held meetings in the counties of Morobo and Yei to discuss concerns related to the protection of civilians. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma Alfred/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA- People in Morobo County…
Stakeholders in Central Equatoria State agree on need for land rights reforms and conflict resolution
Complex issues related to the ownership and use of land were recently discussed at a workshop in Juba. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS “You live in a house which rests on land, and you will not live long without a house. So, land…
SRSG Ziadeh visits Gjilan/Gnjilane municipality, meets with Mayor Hyseni
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited the municipality of Gjilan/Gnjilane, and met the Mayor Mr. Alban Hyseni on 30 June. The SRSG and the mayor discussed…
Rule of law in Rumbek gets a boost, thanks to an UNMISS-led infrastructural intervention
An UNMISS Quick Impact Project - a full renovation and furnishing of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Rumbek - has not only boosted rule of law but given hope to many community members as they seek justice for crimes…
Building capacities, building peace: New members of Jonglei State Transitional Legislative Assembly trained on effective representation
Some 100 new members of parliament in Jonglei, South Sudan, participated in an interactive discussion, facilitated by UNMISS and CEPO, on their roles and responsibilities towards communities as well as in pushing forward the…
Central Equatoria stakeholders agree on need for land rights reforms and conflict resolution
Complex issues related to the ownership and use of land were recently discussed at a workshop in Juba. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “You live in a house which rests on land, and you will not live long…