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Women in Kananga commits to actively engage in political activities
Kananga, 2 Juil 2018 - The commitment was made through their Representative Régine Mbombo, coordinator of the Educated Women and Girls’ League for Development (LIFID), at the end of a two-day workshop organized by MONUSCO…
UN and AU “solidarity” mission says hope for peace and nation-building remains alive in South Sudan
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed shared her concerns over sexual violence in South Sudan with President Salva Kiir. During its eight months of operation, a clinic at the Juba Teaching Hospital has already received…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers awarded UN medals for their service in Wau and Kuajok
These young men from Bangladesh are happy. They are about to receive UN medals for their service for durable peace in South Sudan. Thousands of miles away from home, in the service of peace in South Sudan. It is clear to for…
UNISFA observes UN Peacekeepers Day
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) observed the International Day of UN Peacekeepers with several activities focused on thanking the UN Peacekeepers serving in Abyei area, as well as honor those who…
UNISFA hosts a joint Misseriya-Dinka post-migration conference
A joint Dinka-Misseriya post-migration conference jointly organized by FAO, IOM, and UNISFA just ended at Todach, 20 kilometers north of Abyei town. The conference brought together the Joint Peace Committee and leaders of the…
Sensitizing Abyei women on gender issues
UNISFA recently conducted a workshop to raise awareness on gender issues affecting women within the Abyei community. The workshop on “Raising Awareness on Gender Equality and Education” targeted women groups within the Abyei…
‘Wind blowing in the direction of peace’ in Africa: UN Secretary-General
Recent developments in Africa indicate that the continent is increasingly moving in the “direction of peace” and enhanced security, the United Nations Secretary-General told journalists in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa…
OHCHR | UN demands justice for civilians deliberately and ruthlessly targeted in attacks in South Sudan
OHCHR | UN demands justice for civilians deliberately and ruthlessly targeted in attacks in South Sudan (Scroll down to download the full report and find links to other useful material) UN Human Rights monitors have…
UN SRSG for Sexual Violence in Conflict condemns use of rape as a tactic of war in South Sudan
Addressing and reversing the culture of impunity is crucial to end sexual violence in South Sudan, United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, stated at a press conference in Juba…
“Stability, reconciliation and resilience” key ingredients for peace and prosperity in Yambio: Head of UNMISS
David Shearer, Head of UNMISS, used his visit to Yambio to have talks with lots of local stakeholders. Here with Gbudwe Governor Daniel Badagbu. Business is booming in the town of Yambio. The markets are bustling with…