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Eastern Equatorian persons with disabilities demand equal rights and end of discrimination
A lack of resources means that far from all persons living with disabilities in Eastern Equatoria State have been officially registered. Photo: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. TORIT- The Union of Persons Living with Disabilities in…
Three women breaking barriers in the security sector
Written by Elssa Gbeily, a Strategic Communications consultant from Belgium and Lebanon, focusing on gender issues with the UN Department of Peace Operations. She has a background in gender, peace and security. Women remain…
Indian peacekeepers take a unique approach to promoting peace through animal health and welfare
Over the last nine months, more than 15,000 heads of cattle and other farm animals in South Sudan have received priceless medical attention by UNMISS peacekeepers. Photos: Parminder Singh/UNMISS “Peace is not just the absence…
Thousands of families flee rising waters in Fangak as extraordinary flooding hits South Sudan
Conditions are dire for the thousands of people who have arrived in Tonga, Upper Nile, after fleeing devastating flooding in Fangak. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS Squatting on dirty plastic sheets on waterlogged ground and…
Young peacemakers from across the divide inspire hope with commitment to peacebuilding across the island and around the world
UNFICYP often engages youth in various programs to promote peace and development. By giving young people the opportunity to act as peacekeepers, the UN not only amplifies their voices but also empowers them to contribute to…
Cross-border communities unite at UNMISS-sponsored peace forum to tackle climate-fueled conflict
To prevent conflict erupting between cross-border communities, UNMISS hosted a peace forum in Yirol to help prevent conflict over access to scarce resources in the flood-stricken Lakes region. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis…
From students to Lebanese army personnel, UNIFIL-implemented solar projects benefit thousands in south Lebanon
Prominent among UNIFIL’s support initiatives for local communities over the last year has been the implementation of solar projects in communities across south Lebanon. UNIFIL and its troop-contributing countries implemented…
UNMISS renovates accommodation for judges in Malakal to strengthen the justice system
Supporting South Sudan's justice system is an UNMISS priority. In Malakal, a building meant for accommodation for the Upper Nile State Judiciary was recently handed over to the authorities, with many dignitaries in attendance…
Debate over federalism and power-sharing in South Sudan heats up at UNMISS-supported workshop
Debate over the future of federalism and power-sharing in South Sudan heated up at UNMISS-supported workshop in Juba where participants called for urgent progress in the constitution-making process and to ensure it is…
Women peacekeepers push for stronger participation in leadership and decision-making processes during online conversation with UNMISS Force Commander
More than 130 women peacekeepers joined an online conversation with the UNMISS Force Commander to discuss how to enhance their role in leadership and decision-making as well as create an enabling environment for them to…