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Kuajok women pledge to seek financial empowerment to close gender equality gap in the country
A woman in Kuajok standing up for her rights, including the one to economic empowerment. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS WARRAP STATE - What are some of the factors that hold women back in South Sudan, what would it take…
UNMISS builds capacities of South Sudanese police officers in Torit on conducting thorough investigations
Some 20 South Sudanese police officers have been trained by UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS on important investigative techniques to build their capacities in protecting citizens more effectively. Photo by Okello James…
Discussing peace over a cup of coffee: Displaced women in Tambura speak up
A cup of coffee and a safe place to share their stories: 250 women recently displaced by an upsurge of violence in Tambura, South Sudan, reveal how their harrowing experiences of conflict and loss have motivated them to…
Guterres vows to improve UN’s handling of sexual exploitation and abuse
Secretary-General António Guterres released his annual update on the Organization’s efforts to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) on Tuesday, dovetailing with his system-wide strategy – launched in…
UNMISS organizes forum on ongoing peace processes for religious leaders
Some 80 leaders from faith-based communities across Juba came together at an UNMISS forum to discuss ways in which they can promote peaceful coexistence and shared national identity. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL…
UNMISS Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for South Sudan tours Torit
Sara Beysolow Nyanti, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for South Sudan had a busy but productive day on her maiden visit to Torit, Eastern Equatoria, where she met with key humanitarian…
Green Mahalla: Young Cypriots take stock on environmental challenges on the island
As part of the Young Leaders in Action initiative, a group of six young Cypriots from both communities in Cyprus came up with “ Green Mahalla”, a project to tackle environmental degradation and increase communication between…
Bentiu-based medical contingent from Vietnam receive UN medals for outstanding service
Vietnamese peacekeepers parading before receiving UN medals for their mostly medical services in and around Bentiu. Photos:Luk Riek Nyak/UNMISS UNITY STATE – Beginning their service with the United Nations Mission in South…
Phoebe Coles: Incredible things can be achieved when we look at diversity as a strength
Phoebe Coles is a 25-year-old Cypriot who strongly believes that “incredible things can be achieved when we look at diversity as a strength and work all together for a sustainable, equal, safe, and peaceful world.” A recent…
Following conflict between farmers and herders in Magwi, UNMISS steps up patrols
In Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, some 14,000 farming communities have been displaced following a mass influx of cattle herders and subsequent violence caused when grazing animals destroyed croplands. UNMISS is engaging with…