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“We are building peace, but we need development” say residents of Ibotu in Eastern Equatoria
An integrated UNMISS patrol travelled to Gunyoro to meet with community members and hear their concerns. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS. A team of integrated UN peacekeepers recently headed to Gunyoro, which lies some 20…
Senior commanders in Ashwa cantonment site call for increased training on the six grave violations against children
UNMISS, through its Child Protection Section, recently trained some 25 senior commanders of South Sudanese forces in Ashwa, Eastern Equatoria, on upholding the rights of children. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. “On behalf of…
Free veterinary camp by UNMISS peacekeepers from India wins hearts and minds in Renk
Indian veterinarians serving with UNMISS recently treated more than 2,000 animals belonging to livestock owners in Renk, Upper Nile. Breeding animals is one of the primary sources of livelihood for local communities across…
UNMISS organizes peace dialogue to resolve longstanding intercommunal conflict in Rumbek
A two-day peacebuilding dialogue facilitated by UNMISS in partnership with the state Ministry for Peacebuilding in Rumbek, ended with recommendations for free movement of people, sharing of resources, formation of special…
UNMISS trains traditional and community leaders in Morobo on localized provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement
UNMISS recently teamed up with local authorities in Morobo, Central Equatoria, to host a much-needed workshop to explain to a cross-section of residents the provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and how these impact…
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Calls for peace and unity resonate as communities in Bentiu gather to celebrate International Day of Peace
Commemorations for Peace Day in Unity state harnessed the power of music, poetry, drama and speeches by young people to galvanize support for durable security and stability. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS. “We must…
Forum to enhance understanding of the Revitalized Peace Agreement witnesses encouraging response in Kuajok
Some 80 people in Kuajok engaged in spirited discussions on the need to implement all provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement at a forum jointly facilitated by UNMISS and the United Nations Multi-partner Fund. Photo by…
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…
South Sudanese police officers, women’s representatives in Western Equatoria meet, discuss issues at an UNMISS workshop
Twenty women from two counties in Western Equatoria come together to discuss issues related to women's protection, human rights and the role played by UNMISS as well as local law enforcement in establishing a durable peace…
UNMISS empowers rule of law actors in Jonglei State to investigate and prosecute cases related to violence against women
A three-day UNMISS workshop in Bor, Jonglei, sought to empower local rule of law actors to deal with cases related to violence against women effectively and efficiently. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS Rule of law actors in Bor…