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South Sudan’s women in uniform work to combat gender-based violence and promote peace
South Sudanese women working in the security sector discuss their right to greater participation in the implementation of the peace agreement. About 100 uniformed women serving in South Sudan’s security sector are working…
Peace operations benefit from improved cooperation between the UN and troop-providing countries, says peacekeeping chief
Cooperation between the UN Secretariat; Security Council; and countries contributing troops and police to peacekeeping operations; is “a crucial factor” to enhancing those operations, the UN peacekeeping chief told the…
Mali: Launch of the campaign "ACT to Protect Children Affected by Conflict"
Bamako, 12 July 2019 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, launched today the campaign ACT to Protect Children Affected by Conflict in Bamako with the support…
Displaced people in Wau say they want to return home, but await guarantee of essential services
As the sun sets over Wau, the second largest town in South Sudan, a group of people – estimated to be around one thousand – are hurdled together on open ground. Newly displaced by recent clashes between cattle herders and…
SPLM-IO leaders in Wau express concerns over delays in reintegration of forces in meeting with head of UNMISS
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) leaders in Wau are worried about the delay in the process to move forces to designated cantonment areas to pave the way for the formation of the national…
‘Football promotes peace and unity,’ say Aweil local team players after win against UNMISS
The Green Town Football Club of Aweil beat UNMISS 7-6 on penalties, with UNMISS missing the last spot kick in a football game that had ended 0-0 in regulation time. It was joy and jubilation for the visiting team at the end…
Military commanders in Eastern Equatoria address conflict-related sexual violence
Ensuring respect for international human rights and international humanitarian laws at all times and by all soldiers now forms part of the new action plan of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in the Eastern…
With UNIFIL's support, Marjayoun public school gets science laboratory
A public school in Marjayoun in south-eastern Lebanon got a science laboratory last week with funding support from UNIFIL’s Quick Impact Project (QIP). The $9,000-project, inaugurated amidst a ceremony on 4 April, benefits…
The displaced in Juba urge speedy implementation of peace agreement
“When will the Transitional Government of National Unity be formed?” asks Professor Majok Yen, a youth representative, who lives in a UN protection of civilians site in South Sudan’s capital, Juba. He has been displaced for…
A safe haven for women and girls: Aweil centre supporting prevention and response to gender-based violence
A group of women sing and dance joyfully, as they welcome the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to their secondary home – a resource centre for women and girls. Located in Aweil, in the far north-west of South…