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Statement by Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Guang Cong, at the 20th RJMEC Plenary Meeting
On behalf of Mr. Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, it is my pleasure to brief the last R-JMEC plenary of 2021. As the year ends, the optimism generated by the establishment…
Women officers from South Sudan’s police and prisons system trained on leadership and gender equity by UNMISS
A three-day workshop facilitated by UNMISS trained 25 South Sudanese female police and prisons officers on leadership and gender equality. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS. JUBA-“We have to reframe the narrative prevalent in most…
Bangladeshi peacekeeper calls for an end to discrimination against people living with leprosy
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with UNMISS in Wau held a free medical camp for patients residing at the Agok Leprosy Centre as part of the mission's activities in the lead up to Human Rights Day on December 10. WAU – As the…
On Human Rights Day, UNMIK calls for further efforts to promote equality for all in Kosovo
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, UNMIK reaffirms its continuous commitment to support Kosovo institutions and other stakeholders in their efforts to advance the realisation of human rights for all…
UNIFIL and Lebanese Army formalize UNIFIL support to Lebanese soldiers
UNIFIL today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its strategic partners, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), stipulating provisions for its logistical support to the LAF. UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander…
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh train midwives in Wau
UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh partnered with Wau Teaching Hospital to build skills of 25 midwives as a way to reduce maternal mortality rates. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS WAU – Midwives are an essential part of any…
Building skills, building trust: Indian peacekeepers teach young people in Malakal carpentry
Indian peacekeepers from UNMISS teamed up with UNHCR and the Humanitarian Development consortium to provide 15 young people in Malakal vocational training in carpentry. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS “There are many young…
Floods create fresh catastrophe for South Sudan on its difficult journey from war to peace
Suffering from the worst floods in almost a century, Bentiu, Unity state, is in the midst of a crisis. While all international and local actors are pooling in their reserves, much more needs to be done if suffering…
Following months of conflict, UNMISS helps communities consolidate a fragile peace in Tambura
UNMISS is using sports events to bring together community members in the conflict-affected Tambura region of Western Equatoria and promote peaceful coexistence. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS TAMBURA – Protracted conflict has…
Upper Nile youth form cooperative union to reduce conflict and support development opportunities
Upper Nile youth form a cooperative union to build peace and support job and business opportunities at UNMISS-hosted workshop Dozens of youth representatives from across the Upper Nile region of South Sudan came together for…