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As elections approach, building capacities of people with disabilities remains an UNMISS priority
In Renk, Upper Nile, 25 people living with disabilities discuss playing a more central role in shaping a more peaceful, prosperous future for South Sudan at a forum organized by UNMISS. Photo by Simon Waky/UNMISS. UPPER NILE…
SRSG Ziadeh meets Viti/Vitina Municipality Mayor Haliti
On 28 February 2023 the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Viti/Vitina municipality and met Mayor Mr. Sokol Haliti and other municipal officials. During her…
Accountability and ethics focus of UNMISS-facilitated training for journalists in Bor
Given the importance of journalism in shaping a democratic way of life as well as creating a vibrant, open civic space, UNMISS recently facilitated a training on ethical media practices for 30 journalists as well as civil…
Firefighting and Emergency First Aid
Last week, the Civil Defense Risala and UNIFIL’s Malaysian Contingent conducted a joint firefighting and emergency first aid training session. Thirty-six civil defense members from six south Lebanese municipalities visited…
Human rights workshop in Malakal focuses on women’s full and equal participation in public life
A two-day forum held by UNMISS and the state government in Malakal, South Sudan, sought to discuss equal rights for women as an integral part of upholding human rights. The focus: To raise awareness on how women and girls are…
Women in Terekeka stand up for their rights at UNMISS-supported conference
The importance of women having the same opportunities as men, and how to reach that goal, was discussed at a conference organized by UNMISS in Terekeka. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Women delegates from…
Educating juvenile offenders is the keystone in reformatory process for South Sudan
As part of its ongoing capacity-building support to rule of law institutions in South Sudan, UNMISS conducted a four-day workshop for 25 officers working with the National Prison Service. Photo by Carole Abou Farah/UNMISS…
In South Sudan, Protection of Civilians sites are transitioning into Internally Displaced Persons Camps
In this story series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping, which guides peace operations across 12 active missions. Story by Samira Y. Salifu “We are rebalancing our military peacekeepers to take a…
Action for Peacekeeping: Engagement Platoons champion gender parity in peacekeeping and beyond
In this story series, UN Peacekeeping shows the impact of Action for Peacekeeping , which guides peace operations across 12 active missions. Story by Annalysse Mason “During [the] second patrol of our platoon to Noong and…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF BANGLADESH
On 26 March, MINURSO celebrated Bangladesh’s National Day by raising its national flag at the Mission headquarters in Laayoune next to the UN flag. On this day, Bangladesh marks its declaration of independence in 1971. It is…