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Capacity building gives police officers in Bor new skills to deal with gender-based violence
Half of the police officers in Bor trained on how to handle incidents of gender-based violence were women. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS Gender-based violence, often of a sexual nature, is alarmingly commonplace and frequently…
Indian peacekeepers awarded UN medals for excellent and varied work in Upper Nile State
UNMISS peacekeepers from India recently received UN medals for their outstanding contributions to peace. A few were women. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS Protecting civilians, undertaking a variety of engineering assignments…
SRSG Ziadeh participates in High-Level meeting on Action for Peacekeeping+ and meets with German officials in Berlin
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, participated in the High-level meeting on Action for Peacekeeping+, hosted by the German Government in Berlin from 25 to 26 April. The…
Local authorities commit to ensuring respect and protection of rights for all citizens during roundtable in Rumbek
Local authorities in Lakes State have committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all citizens at the conclusion of a special roundtable event hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for Human…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary General Mr. Nicholas Haysom to the United Nations Security Council
New York, 15 December 2021: Thank you for this opportunity to brief on developments in South Sudan. During my last briefing, I conveyed the hope that South Sudan was ready to take significant strides in advancing the…
UNMISS supports faith-based leaders bringing peace and hope to displaced families in Nagero
The UN peacekeeping helicopter circles over the small town of Nagero before gently touching down not far from a sea of makeshift shelters. On board is a delegation of South Sudanese faith-based leaders supported by the United…
UNMISS Force HQ holds gender sensitivity seminar for women peacekeepers
To mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence, a special seminar was held with women peacekeepers serving at the headquarters of the military component of the United Nations Mission in South…
UNMISS empowers rule of law actors in to investigate and prosecute cases of violence against women in Western Equatoria
With an outbreak of local conflict in Western Equatoria in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission has been working alongside local authorities to protect civilians and restore security across the region. It established a…
Young Leaders in Action workshop: Call for participants
To take part in our Young Leaders in Action workshop, complete the online form by Sunday 16 January 2022. Participation is free. Apply today Are you aged 18–35 and interested in developing and implementing your project ideas…
Prison officers trained in human rights as well as protection and management of inmates in Upper Nile
Across South Sudan, crime is rising due to the dire economic situation and a breakdown of law and order. It’s a huge challenge for the country which is emerging from civil war on a slow but steady journey towards peace and…