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H ate speech is by no means new. But thanks to the expansive use of digital technologies, it has become an increasingly dangerous phenomenon. Across the globe, it has fueled polarization, radicalization and violence…
Some 60 community leaders, representatives and members of local governance structures in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, benefited from a capacity-building workshop led by the state Ministry of Local Government and Law…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Maria Suokko, and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Mr. Niels Knudsen, at UNMIK HQ…
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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with UNDP Resident Representative , Ms. Maria Suokko, and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Mr. Niels Knudsen, at UNMIK HQ…
When community leaders from five counties agree to leave their differences behind and build peace together, it is cause to rejoice. That's exactly what happened at a joint forum by UNMISS and the state government in Malakal, Upper Nile. Photo by Luka Athiel/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE – There can be no durable peace without a strong commitment from the people of South Sudan themselves. That was the main takeaway from an inter-county gathering in Malakal, Upper Nile, facilitated by the state…
Following an upsurge of violence in Leer last week, UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana have stepped up their on ground presence and patrols. File Photo by Roseline Nkwelle/UNMISS.
UNITY – It has not been an easy year for communities in Leer, a county in South Sudan’s Unity state. Since January, people here have been caught up in spiralling conflict, leading to loss of lives, displacement, and a dire…
Some 60 community leaders, representatives and members of local governance structures in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, benefited from a capacity-building workshop led by the state Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement, also supported by UNMISS and UNDP. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA - For sustainable peace to flourish, communities themselves must build it from the ground up. That’s why the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
UNOAU in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provided technical and financial support to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the design…
DRC: MONUSCO Pays Tribute to the Nepalese Peacekeeper who died in combat in Ituri. Photo Monusco/ JEAN TOBIE OKALA DRC: MONUSCO Pays Tribute to the Nepalese Peacekeeper who died in combat in Ituri MONUSCO and the Ituri…
Durable peace needs buy-in from communities themselves. UNMISS recognizes this important fact and brought together 35 traditional leaders from all eight counties in Lakes state, South Sudan, to dialogue on necessary…
Durable peace needs buy-in from communities themselves. UNMISS recognizes this important fact and brought together 35 traditional leaders from all eight counties in Lakes state, South Sudan, to dialogue on necessary investments at the grassroots to mitigate conflict and shape a bright future for citizens. The result: 18 peace resolutions that leaders shall encourage their people to follow to the letter. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
LAKES – A two-day forum for traditional and community leaders in Rumbek, facilitated by the Civil Affairs Division of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) sought to focus on the roles played by these important…
Roads boost trade, increase security and safety for communities and help build inclusive peace. UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea, therefore, deserve a round of applause for completing a 125-kilometer stretch connecting…