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“Women’s rights are human rights”: Malakal men stand for gender equality
There's a growing movement in South Sudan where men are slowly but surely becoming champions for gender equality and women's rights. At a conference in Malakal, Upper Nile, 40 men from different walks of life came together to…
“We may be from two countries but are one family”: Ethiopian peacekeepers hand over medical supplies in Bor
There are many ways to protect civilians, says Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Gulilat, commanding officer of UNMISS peacekeepers from Ethiopia. An example: he and his troops handed over essential medicines to Bor State Hospital…
UNISFA Efforts to Respond to Abyei Cholera Outbreak
Cholera cases continue to rise in Abyei and Kadugli, prompting UNISFA peacekeepers to launch health-focused initiatives across the mission’s Area of Operation. These efforts aim to strengthen the resilience of both…
Twic and Ngok Dinka Youth Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Peace
In continuing efforts to support the Ngok and Twic Dinka youth-led peace initiative, UNISFA and UNMISS recently facilitated a virtual meeting between youth representatives from the two Ngok Dinka communities. The meeting…
Maj Gen Affram Leads UNISFA Delegation on Operational Tour of Sector North and South
Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj Gen Robert Affram, led a delegation from Mission Headquarters on an operational visit to Sector South and Sector North. The tour aimed to assess operational readiness and review…
In Kinshasa, conferences, exhibitions and a film to celebrate African women
The event showcased female talent through an exhibition of artwork, jewelry, clothing, and handicrafts. From August 13-14, 2025, the feminist movement Biso Basi Telema, in partnership with MONUSCO's Gender section, organized…
UNMISS inspires displaced women to achieve economic empowerment and independence in Wau
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, UN Police Officers are leading efforts to transform the lives of displaced women, so they are empowered to secure economic independence. Photo: Jimmy Lambs Kwaje Ludanga/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL…
UNMISS Ghanaian police unit honored with UN Medal for their service in flood-stricken Bentiu
In flood-stricken Bentiu, South Sudan, 270 Ghanaian police officers, including 63 women, serving with #UNMISS were awarded the prestigious UN Medal for protecting hundreds of thousands of displaced people, facilitating the…
Ituri: MONUSCO and Komanda's vital forces want to strengthen the effectiveness of security responses
General De Mesquita reaffirmed the UN mission's commitment to protecting civilians and supporting the Congolese authorities in restoring peace and stability. The MONUSCO Force Commander, General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, met…
UN peacekeeping mission helps prevent wider conflict amid rising tensions in the Middle East
This backgrounder was written by Lesley Myers, Digital Editor for UN Peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications Section. She specializes in political analysis, strategic planning and peacekeeping impact. Long-standing tensions…