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Upcycling Peace: Metça Kemancıoğlu’s Journey as a UN Youth Champion for Environment and Peace
In the heart of Nicosia, where the city is shaped by both history and hope, Metça Kemancıoğlu has been quietly weaving threads of environmental awareness and peacebuilding into the fabric of his community. As a participant in…
Ioanna Phanaris: Bridging Communities, One Toy at a Time
In a world where youth voices are often sidelined, the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace program shines as a powerful example of what happens when young people are given the opportunity to lead, connect, and act…
Women’s leader stresses need to create legacy of hope and stability for South Sudan’s children and youth
Madelina Dudu Kuje, Chair of the Women’s Union in Kasire, called for peace, stating that South Sudan's children deserve a safe environment to fulfill the potential of themselves and their country. Photo by James Ohisa/UNMISS…
Corrections Officers in Warrap absorb importance of dignity to create safe prisons
Role-playing exercises were frequent when Corrections Officers in Warrap State learnt more about modern and more humane prison management methods at a workshop conducted by UNMISS. Photos: Precious Chinamasa/UNMISS KUAJOK –…
UNMISS gravely concerned by escalating violence in Eastern Equatoria, calls for restraint
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by escalating violence between cattle keepers and settled farming communities in Eastern Equatoria state. Most recently on 31 January, armed conflict between…
MINURSO Celebrates Sri Lanka’s Independence Day
On February 4th, MINURSO celebrated Sri Lanka’s Independence Day. The event was marked by the raising of Sri Lanka’s flag alongside the United Nations flag at the Mission’s headquarters in Laayoune. The day commemorates Sri…
New Beginnings: UNMISS, humanitarians and government facilitate reintegration of displaced persons
Internally displaced persons at Naivasha IDP camp in Wau begin their journey towards fully reintegrating into society, thanks to collective efforts by the government and the UN family. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS…
Lobonok communities learn to resolve conflict and build peace together
UNMISS and partners trained 80 residents from Lobonok, South Sudan to identify security threats early on, resolve conflict, and build peace during a workshop that also had a special focus on empowering women as leaders. Photo…
Clean-up campaign at UN Protection of Civilians site in Malakal promotes a healthier environment
UNMISS led a clean-up campaign at the Malakal Protection of Civilians site to enhance residents' quality of life and promote good hygiene for better health. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS. Life for families displaced by…
Guterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo
Now is the time to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday in a briefing to journalists in New York. António Guterres made the “special appeal for peace”…