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Essay winners in Juba: “If men can make good presidents, maybe women can make better presidents”
UNMISS acts on allegation of sexual exploitation in Aweil
UNMISS steps up efforts to help end tribal wars in the Western Lakes region of South Sudan
Essay winner in Rumbek: “Women may be the only hope left to bring peace to South Sudan”
UNMISS staff members donate food and clothes at a women’s hospital in Rumbek
Near verbatim of ASG Bintou Keita’s opening statement at UN Tomping Base in Juba, South Sudan 19...
South Sudanese students break ethnic boundaries through Peace and Human Rights clubs
‘Give peace a chance; give your children a chance,’ says Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita...
UNMISS-funded solar-powered lights save lives at Juba Teaching Hospital
The Secretary-General - Remarks at Memorial Service for Fallen Staff

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UNMISS supports peace and reconciliation efforts in Rumbek

For the young women of Rumbek, education is a lifeline.

19 Apr 2018

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South Sudanese students break ethnic boundaries through Peace and Human Rights clubs

Students at Abukloi Secondary School in Rumbek, in the Western Lakes region of South Sudan have formed Peace and Human Rights clubs, calling for peace and an end to violence perpetuated by ethnic divisions. Their friendship efforts at school have so far have paid off spectacularly well.

20 Apr 2018

UNMISS staff members donate food and clothes at a women’s hospital in Rumbek

Aping Kau, 20, cradles her baby boy born in the early morning hours of Saturday 20 April.

“This is my first child,” says Aping. “I am still waiting for my husband to come and give our son a name.”

23 Apr 2018

UNMISS steps up efforts to help end tribal wars in the Western Lakes region of South Sudan

Machar Mathiang, 30, sits under a massive mango tree, head slightly tilted with his right hand resting on his temple. He listens attentively to tales about the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, where hundreds of thousands innocent civilians were killed because of their ethnicity.

23 Apr 2018

Essay winners in Juba: “If men can make good presidents, maybe women can make better presidents”

High-pitched ululations, music, dancing and inspiring statements about the power, abilities and rights of women were all parts of an emotional UNMISS essay writing competition award ceremony at Don Bosco Senior Secondary School in Juba.

25 Apr 2018

Essay winners in Juba: “If men can make good presidents, maybe women can make better presidents”

High-pitched ululations, music, dancing and inspiring statements about the power, abilities and rights of women were all parts of an emotional UNMISS essay writing competition award ceremony at Don Bosco Senior Secondary School in Juba.

25 Apr 2018

UNMISS steps up efforts to help end tribal wars in the Western Lakes region of South Sudan

Machar Mathiang, 30, sits under a massive mango tree, head slightly tilted with his right hand resting on his temple. He listens attentively to tales about the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, where hundreds of thousands innocent civilians were killed because of their ethnicity.

23 Apr 2018

Essay winner in Rumbek: “Women may be the only hope left to bring peace to South Sudan”

As she was receiving her award as the winner of the UNMISS essay writing competition in Lakes region, 16-year-old Khana Kockedhie Magel said that women can bring lasting peace in South Sudan - if they are given the chance to do so.

23 Apr 2018