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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…
Cross border conference promotes peaceful coexistence between pastoralists and host communities in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal
Falata pastoralists joined Luo and Dinka Malual communities at an UNMISS-hosted cross-border conference to resolve tensions over scarce natural resources A special committee involving representatives from nomadic groups and…
Quarterly human rights report documents overall decline in violence but concerning surge in harm caused to civilians in Western Equatoria
Juba, 21 December 2021: From July to September 2021, overall violence against civilians decreased by 37 percent with 801 civilians killed, injured, abducted or subjected to conflict-related sexual violence compared to 1271 in…
Handover of agricultural equipment prompts call for increased farming in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal
All smiles when the Bangladeshi UNMISS contingent in Wau handed over vital equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture. Photo: Michael Wondi/UNMISS The Ministry of Agriculture in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State has urged youth in…
UNFICYP kicks-off 16 days of activism against gender-based violence with voices from civil society
To mark the beginning of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, together with the Australian High Commission, held an virtual meeting with representatives from…
UN Secretary-General visits UNIFIL
UN Photo / Pasqual Gorriz As part of his visit to Lebanon to show the United Nations’ solidarity with the country and its people, UN Secretary-General António Guterres today visited UNIFIL Headquarters and met with…
Military skills test readiness of troops
On 14 December 2021, despite the cold temperatures and the challenges posed by COVID-19, UNFICYP peacekeepers underwent the winter’s military skills competition. UNFICYP’s military skills competition is held every six months…