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In Lakes state, 16 Days of Activism reaches school students, civil society and women’s representatives
A day-long commemoration of 16 Days of Activism in Lakes, South Sudan, saw powerful testimonies against underage marriages by young secondary school students here. Photo by James Mawien/UNMISS LAKES - The impact of early and…
Italian peacekeepers rehabilitate archeological site in Tyre
Last week, UNIFIL Sector West Commander Brigadier General Stefano Lagorio inaugurated a project funded by the UN mission’s Italian peacekeepers to rehabilitate a major Lebanese archeological site in Tyre, south Lebanon…
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea begin repairing main road linking Bor and Pibor
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea have begun rehabilitating the road connecting Bor, Jonglei state, to Greater Pibor. The benefits: Increased trade, safety for women and social cohesion. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI…
Commissioners' Forum in Warrap wraps up, acknowledges that challenges in managing conflict remain
Ongoing tensions in Warrap need to be deescalated prior to the upcoming seasonal cattle migration. UNMISS and UNDP, therefore, held a workshop to frame a solution-oriented dialogue among key local stakeholders on setting up…
UNMISS, partners mark 16 Days of Activism through a series of meaningful events in Warrap
WARRAP - As part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, the United Nations Misison in South Sudan (UNMISS) is hosting numerous awareness-raising and solidarity-building activities centered around empowering women and girls in…
International Day of UN Volunteers: Eugene Kang Kum, Cameroon
Thirty-four-year-old, Eugene Kang Kum from Cameroon is a United Nations Volunteer who is serving for peace in South Sudan. YAMBIO - 34-year-old Eugene Kang Kum, from Cameroon is an electrical engineer and is serving as a…
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Statement by Mr. Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 27th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As delivered]
RJMEC Chair,Excellencies and Distinguished Guests,I thank RJMEC for convening this meeting and for the opportunity to address you today.Let me start by acknowledging the recent major developments related to the peace process…
Building trust and confidence among South Sudanese continues to be crucial in building peace
At a recent workshop in Panyume, South Sudan, facilitated by UNMISS, tackled tough topics - sexual and gender-based violence, intercommunal conflict, human rights and the role of citizens in upcoming elections. The consensus…
MINURSO launches activities celebrating the International Women’s Day (IWD)
On 02 March 2023, MINURSO launched activities celebrating IWD, this year being celebrated under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. In the presence of Chief of Mission Support Veneranda…
The Art of Producing High Quality Olive Oil
Olive oil tasting can be as intense and serious as wine tasting. Colour, texture, smell, viscosity, clarity and much more determine the quality level of extra virgin olive oil. In order to learn the necessary techniques to…