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UNMISS supports Torit-Kapoeta conference leading to cattle migration agreement
An agreement on how to manage cattle migrations affecting people living in a number of counties in the Eastern Equatoria region has been reached. The people living in the Torit and Kapoeta regions have signed an agreement to…
Girls participating in Torit cultural festival insist on right to avoid early and forced marriages
The rights of the girl-child were discussed and affirmed at a cultural festival organized by UNMISS in Torit. “Torit give us a chance! Marriage is between adults, not between an adult and a child. We are left without a future…
UNMISS team conducts historic patrol in Tonga
UNMISS team conducts historic patrol in Tonga A team from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has just concluded a three-day patrol of rebel-held Tonga – a strategic area in the northern Upper Nile region of…
Education best way to free South Sudanese women from gender-based violence and discrimination
Education best way to free South Sudanese women from gender-based violence and discrimination Women and girls in the Gogrial area have been encouraged to get an education and thus minimize the risks they face of being…
Women in Gogrial concerned about lack of representation in government
Women in the Gogrial area are calling for greater affirmative action and representation in government. These sentiments were expressed at a robust forum in Kuajok to discuss the implementation of the UN Security Council…
JOINT STATEMENT BY AU, ECOWAS AND UNMIL CONGRATULATING LIBERIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE PEACEFUL TRANSITION OF POLITICAL POWER IN LIBERIA
MONROVIA – Liberia’s peaceful and democratic political transition culminated in the successful inauguration of President George Manneh Weah on 22 January 2018. The African Union Liaison Office in Liberia (AU), the Office of…
British commander at UN Mission in South Sudan serves as role model for young women
Lieutenant Colonel Katie Hislop of the United Kingdom said she was happy to serve as a role model for young women considering a career with the armed forces. The mother of two was the only woman to head a military contingent…
UNMIL Strengthens AFELL with Donation of Two Vehicles
09 February 2018 – UNMIL Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) for Political and Rule of Law, Waldemar Vrey, Friday donated two 4WD vehicles to the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL)…
UNMIL supports CONFLICT PREVENTION AND PEACE CONSOLIDATION THROUGH INCREASED FOOD SECURITY
9 February 2018, Monrovia – The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) launched a three-month project aimed at enhancing conflict prevention and peace consolidation through increased food security in the fishery sector. It…
“Unthinkable” for peace process to proceed without inclusion of South Sudanese women
“Unthinkable” for peace process to proceed without inclusion of South Sudanese women Women politicians in South Sudan are saying “enough is enough”. They are calling for their voices to be heard and for a more inclusive…