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The impact of temporary operating bases: Saving lives by being there
Duk Padiet in Jonglei State has a history of intercommunal violence. The establishment of an UNMISS temporary base in the area has significantly reduced incidents. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI- Sometimes, being present…
Shabunda: UN finances Community Radio and Women's Center to raise awareness against gender-based violence
Shabunda: UN finances Community Radio and Women's Center to raise awareness against gender-based violence . Photo Monusco/ Mathilde Mihigo With funding of US$1,500,000 from the United Nations Secretary-General's Peacebuilding…
SRSG Ziadeh Meets with the minister for Communities and Returns, Mr. Goran Rakić
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Minister for Communities and Returns, Mr. Goran Rakić. They exchanged views on recent political developments and agreed…
Captain Shichan Moktan from Nepal: “Inspiring other women to pursue their dreams makes my work worthwhile”
Captain Shichan Moktan from Nepal, now awarded a UN medal, is serving with UNMISS in Rumbek in Lakes State and leads a female engagement team. Photos: Nina Zubovic Vignjevic/UNMISS ‘’I want my son to be proud of me. Whenever…
MINURSO’S PEACEKEEPERS: NATIONAL DAY OF COLOMBIA
On 20 July, MINURSO observed Colombia’s Independence Day by hoisting the national flag at the Mission’s HQ in Laayoune and at the Team Site Oum Dreyga, where two Colombian female officers from the Army and the Navy are…
Hundreds of patients receive free medical treatment in Kadugli
Some 221 patients from the local community in Kadugli, received treatment for different ailments during a free medical clinic organized by the Bangladesh Battalion. The clinic was organized in collaboration with local…
One Wrong Step Can Change Your Life: Landmines Remain a Persistent Danger in South Lebanon
Naila Jaffal wants to warn people about the dangers of land mines. It’s a danger she knows very well: Naila used to work with a non-governmental organization removing mines from lands in south Lebanon. A tragic accident while…
Khassim Diagne : "MONUSCO is not responsible for the death of the demonstrators who looted and vandalized its base in Goma”
Khassim Diagne: « MONUSCO is not responsible for the death of the demonstrators who looted and vandalized its base in Goma ». Photo/Monusco "We have a duty of accountability. The Mission is committed to respect for human…
Government officials in Ruweng Administrative Area pledge to cooperate with UNMISS, promote peace and reconciliation
60 participants drawn from a cross-section of local authorities and influencers, including women and youth, in Ruweng Administrative Area attended an awareness raising session facilitated by UNMISS to inform stakeholders…
Organized forces and other security actors in Malakal trained on gender equality by UNMISS, UN Women
Twenty-eight key security actors in Malakal, Upper Nile, were trained on gender equality and their role in preventing violence against women by UNMISS and UN Women. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS. Ensuring women’s full and…