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Message of the UN Secretary-General for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation in the world. Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member — and we know that other stresses, from the COVID…
Police in Tambura learn new skills from UN colleagues
Female police officers in Tambura want more women in their ranks. Most law enforcement agents at a recent training were men. Photos: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA- Knowledge of how to investigate crimes is desirable…
Medals galore as South Korean engineering contingent awarded for outstanding service
South Korean engineering troops serving with UNMISS in Jonglei recently received UN medals for their hard and high quality work. Photos: Gideon Sackitey & Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI - Having a highly successful parent or two…
A lifelong fight with no end in sight: Mama Koite’s mission to help survivors of sexual violence
UN Peacekeeping recently interviewed Mama Koite, a women’s rights activist, and advocate for the rights of survivors of sexual violence. As we mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, learn more about her…
Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth visits UNMIK
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh welcomed Mr. Fabian Salvioli, the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence…
An UNMISS-funded secondary school in Kediba brings joy to communities, especially girls
An UNMISS-funded project - the construction of a secondary school in remote Kediba, South Sudan - is expected to boost literacy rates, ensure girls and boys receive equal learning opportunities, and enable students to pursue…
Youth and women in Northern Bahr El Ghazal call for space to exercise political rights
At an UNMISS forum, women and young people in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, have asked to be fully and meaningfully included in political and peace processes. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL –…
Fighting the “cancer” of violence against women and girls – 16 days of activism goes live in Kosovo
“He used to slap me, and I thought it was my mistake.” These were the chilling words of a domestic violence survivor, shared with an audience at the Pjetër Bogdani Library during the launch event of 16 Day sOf Activism…
North and South Kivu: MONUSCO rehabilitates bridges of socio-economic importance
These rehabilitations are a perfect example of a successful joint effort between MONUSCO and Congolese construction/rehabilitation actors / Photos MONUSCO For many years, MONUSCO has provided technical, logistical and…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS at the 1123rd meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council
[AS DELIVERED] Chairperson and Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia, Members of the Peace and Security Council, Representative of South Sudan, my brother James Morgan Excellencies, I thank you for the invitation to brief…