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Beni: MONUSCO builds a building for civil society
By strengthening these local capacities, MONUSCO is helping to prepare for a smooth transition to governance that is fully assumed by local actors. Civil society in the territory of Beni, in North Kivu, will soon have a…

Civil society leaders forge new connections for peace across Warrap
In Kuajok, representatives from six counties met for three days to discuss improving coordination and connections between the state capital and remote communities. Photo: Zejin Yin/UNMISS. KUAJOK – Civil society organizations…

Beni: MONUSCO police raise awareness among 500 students about the dangers of gender-based violence
Congolese police officers lead awareness sessions during which they answer numerous questions posed by students. Five hundrer students from the Higher Institute of Commerce in Beni (North-Kivu) have been participating since…

SRSG receives the new Head of the Russian Chancery Office in Pristina
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed Mr. Ilai Uvarov, the newly appointed Head of the Russian Chancery Office in Pristina, at UNMIK HQ today. The courtesy meeting provided an…
Youth united by a shared passion for sports are building peace and a better future in South Sudan
In Central Equatoria, sport is changing lives and promoting peace, motivating youth to steer clear of crime, concentrate on their education, and securing a better future. Photo: Chaplain Nemaya/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA –…

“Balancing career and family” – a personal story on breaking barriers
Ajok is a maternity nurse at Bor Central Prison. A master in balancing family with work, she participated in UNMISS gender-responsiveness training for prison officers while breastfeeding her own child, proving that motherhood…

Peace begins with Hope: When giving up is not an option
Aptly named, Hope, overcomes insecurity and dire humanitarian conditions to attend school in the Bentiu displacement camp every single day, in pursuit of her dream to be a public speaker. Photo: UNMISS. BENTIU - “Every…

UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korean help transform food production and build resilience in Jonglei and Greater Pibor
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea are working with the local university to implement high-tech farming techniques and train local communities to boost food production and resilience in Jonglei and Greater Pibor. Photo…

Ituri: Peacekeepers evacuate four seriously injured civilians to Bunia hospital after armed attack
This operation confirms the Mission's commitment to protecting and supporting civilians in its areas of intervention. Four Congolese civilians seriously injured during an armed attack that occurred in Gina, Ituri, were taken…

Government peacebuilders, youth and UNMISS sow seeds of peace amidst guns
Here's a tale of courage - young people in cattle camps across Lakes state are beginning to move away from endless cycles of violence, focusing instead on trust, reconciliation and security. Don't miss this one! Photo by…
