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Jonglei journalists embrace their role as peacebuilders
In Bor, 17 local journalists came together to discuss ethical reporting, upholding human rights and guarding against hate speech. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI – Candid discussions and intellectual debates…
UNMISS-funded school gives displaced children in Ezo hope to learn and lead in future
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Under a makeshift, torn shelter, displaced children in Ezo usually gather, to learn from their teachers. Conflict has taken a heavy toll on them, and they have nowhere else to study. Returning to their…
An UNMISS peace campaign brings communities in Nimule together
An UNMISS peace campaign in Nimule fosters social cohesion and aims to encourage voluntary returns as South Sudan races to complete remaining peace benchmarks, including the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. Photo…
UNMISS hosts three protection of civilians workshops in Western Equatoria
UNMISS recently organized three workshops on protection of civilians for local authorities, organized forces, and traditional leaders in Ezo, Mvolo and Ibba counties of Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS…
UNMIK helps protect the right to life in Kosovo
“For a piece of paper, my mum is no longer here today.” These chilling words come from Velerda Sopi, daughter of Sebahate Morina who was brutally murdered by her ex-husband in March 2021 in a domestic violence case that has…
Insights into the Effective Management of Contingent-Owned Equipment Amid MINUSMA's Withdrawal from Mali
As the clock ticks towards the scheduled departure of the United Nations Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on 31 December 2023, our troops and police from contributing countries have embarked on the crucial task of redeploying their…
Following the destruction wrought by the Tambura conflict, hope returns to Nabanga community, thanks to UNMISS
Two new facilities—a primary school and a health center—have brought joy to communities in a remote village in Western Equatoria. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA – Until recently, Jacklin Taban Mathew, a 15…
2023 UN Youth Assembly participants are here – and ready for more
“The biggest problem is that young people are not included in the decision-making, in politics, and have no right to express their opinions, especially in small communities,” according to Anja Matović. Matović was one of the…
At UNMISS peace event, communities speak about challenges and the need for unity
Joint peace event by UNMISS and Eastern Equatoria’s state Ministry for Youth, Culture and Sport marks breakthrough in lasting coexistence between formerly feuding communities in Hiyala. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS. EASTERN…
In flood ravaged Bentiu, UNMISS, South Sudan government continue protecting displaced people
In Bentiu, peacekeepers partner with the government to protect tens of thousands who continue to shelter at the internally displaced persons camp against conflict and climate shocks. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS. UNITY –…