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‘All for One’ – a joint initiative in Leer empowers South Sudanese children to choose education over conflict
A unique educational project implemented in Leer by UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana in collaboration with several peace partners brings hope for young South Sudanese. UNITY - In conflict-affected Leer, a county in South Sudan…
UNMISS raises awareness on preventing sexual and gender-based violence in Naandi
Residents of Naandi attend an UNMISS-facilitated event on preventing and reporting on sexual and gender-based violence to help create a safer environment. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA - Enhancing human…
The UN family marks South Sudan’s Independence Day by showing solidarity with orphans in Nzara
UNMISS teams up with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes to visit children residing in Saint Bhakita Orphanage in Nzara, Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA - “You showed us that love and…
South Korean peacekeepers partner with Dr John Garang Memorial University on pilot rice cultivation programme in Bor
A rice cultivation pilot programme in Bor, supported by UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea, aims to build community resilience and peace. Photo By Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – In South Sudan, agriculture is a key means of…
DRC: Call for Urgent Action to Prevent Sexual Violence Against Displaced Women in and around Camps
In a statement released on July 13, 24 United Nations entities that make up the United Nations Network against Sexual Violence in Conflict, led by the United Nations Special Representative Pramila Patten, joined the latter’s…
UNMISS-funded projects aim to enhance security and strengthen rule of law in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria
To help enhance security, UNMISS hands over a newly constructed police post in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. EASTERN EQUATORIA – Recently, in Torit, residents of Ifwanyak, celebrated the handover…
Accountability a direct path to end conflict related sexual violence in South Sudan
Everyone must unite to end sexual violence say participants at an UNMISS-facilitated workshop in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area leads. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GPAA – Conflict-related sexual…
South Korean peacekeepers rehabilitate football field to galvanize trust building
UNMISS promotes peace through sports and renovates Bor Freedom Square football playground. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI – Jonglei’s biggest football ground—Bor Freedom Square—has received a major facelift…
UNMIK welcomes RIT students – and welcomes back their lecturer, former UNMIK DSRSG
Summer school is in session! UNMIK was pleased to welcome about 20 students from the US and Kosovo who are undertaking papers in Peacekeeping and Conflict Transformation over the summer semester at the @Rochester Institute of…
A new police post in Mundri East, funded by UNMISS, gives hope for greater security, safety
A new police post handed over by UNMISS in Western Equatoria's Lakamandi area is expected to provide residents with greater security, reduce crime and, as a bonus, ensure dignified detentions for offenders, including…