Persisting problems with freedom of movement continue to make it difficult for monitors to investigate alleged violations of the Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements (PCTSA). These and other challenges…
Over 50 newly recruited and fire brigade Officers, forty five men and ten women have graduated in Yambio to protect the civilians from fire outbreak and other related hazards which affect their community. This is the second…
In the opening commemoration ceremony of International Women’s Day on in Aweil, participants and partners stressed that women must be empowered to make a change in the Society. Speaking during the event, Ajak Michael Kuel, a…
Kuajok joined the world in commemorating International Women’s Day with commitment to the well being of women across the state. During the remarks, State Deputy Governor, Santino Akot Abiem, and William Chan Achuil said peace…
#IWD2016; In Rumbek, the Women's Association had taken the lead in the organization of International Women’s Day, supported by UNMISS and other partners. “Today we are calling upon the government and members of the general…
The Women’s General Union, in collaboration the UNMISS commemorated the IWD in the form of fasting, marching and prayer to in Freedom Square, in WES Yambio town. During her remarks, the chairperson for the Women’s General…
As part of ongoing community outreach activities an UNMISS team paid a visit to the Hope for South Sudan Orphanage and School in Torit. The facility accommodates two hundred children, eighty boys and one hundred and twenty…
Female troops of the UNMISS Mongolian Battalion today organized a “lunch break” programme, during which they met with more than 200 school girls in Pariang. Held at a school which was renovated by the Mongolian Battalion last…
It is imperative to have lasting peace in South Sudan to enable girls in the country to reach their full potential and exercise their rights as children and women, the top UNMISS official said in Juba today. UNMISS chief…
In order to enhance effective government, UNMISS brought together 46 representatives of political parties, civil society and the media to dialogue on the area of good governance. Speaking to participants, the Head of Field…
Bentiu hospital has received a new water system from UN Childrens’ Organsation UNICEF. The water pump produces 162-thousand litres of water a day, serving the hospital’s wards and outpatient facility. The water system in…
Over 70 women living at the UNMISS protection of civilians (PoC) site in Bentiu attended an open peace forum yesterday. The meeting, which was organized by the Mission’s Gender Unit, focused on the important role of women in…