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Military officers in Eastern Equatoria learn about importance of respecting human rights
Military officers having their awareness on human rights principles raised. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS Human rights violations are common in Eastern Equatoria State and in the rest of the country. Sometimes, they are…
Khana Akur Majak in Rumbek: “Disability is not inability, don’t let if define who you are"”
With her customized motorbike, Khana Akur Majak in Rumbek does not allow her disability to define her. Instead, she's a much-admired businesswoman and advocate of the rights of women and the disabled. Photos: Nina Zubovic…
A carpenter, a provider, and a voice for inclusion – Stephen Gabriel Ndumuku
Stephen Gabriel Ndumuku, a carpenter from Western Equatoria, cannot use his legs to full capacity. But, this inspirational man uses his talent in woodwork to support six children and calls for inclusion as South Sudan heads…
Compassionate commitment: Laduma Egan, Disability and Women’s Rights Advocate, South Sudan
Laduma Patricia Egan from Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan knows how to transform the cards dealt to her into a winning hand. This disability and women's rights advocate has been on crutches ever since she can remember but that…
Young people in Cyprus join the 3rd edition of the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace
More than 30 young people from across the island joined the UN’s environmental peacebuilding initiative in Cyprus called the “UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace programme”, now in it’s third year of bringing people…
International Day of UN Volunteers: Sarwah Qader, Iraq
Sarwah Qader from Iraq is a Gender Affairs Officer serving with UNMISS in Aweil who very much enjoys her varied tasks as a UN Volunteer. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Sarwah Qader from Iraq is…
International Day of UN Volunteers: Diane Umuhoza, Rwanda
Diane Umuhoza uses her 12-year experience as a laboratory technician to ensure UNMISS peacekeepers are in peak physical condition to protect civilians and help build a durable peace. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – Diane…
International Day of UN Volunteers: Arslan Nasserullah, Pakistan
Arslan Nasserullah from Pakistan is not only an engineer and a project manager; he is also a UN Volunteer, serving for peace. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP – Meet Arslan Nasserullah, engineer, project manager and a United…
Special Measures for the Lebanese Armed Forces
UNIFIL recently delivered food for 30,000 meals, 40,000 liters of diesel fuel, and 72 kg worth of medical supplies to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in South Lebanon. It is certainly unusual for a peacekeeping…
International Day of UN Volunteers: Ebiboderi Opukiri, Nigeria
Ebiboderi Nkeiruka Opukiri, one of our dedicated UN Volunteers in Western Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, urges every person to take on the challenge of serving for peace. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL -…