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#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…
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…
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…
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…
UNMISS peacekeepers from the Bangladesh Force Marine Unit today offered free basic treatment to residents of Gabur village in Mangalla. A team of 16 members from the marine unit’s medical team conducted the exercise, during…
More than 800 households which lost property during violence in the Ikpiro residential area in Yambio have received humanitarian assistance. The internally displaced people fled their homes for safety when fighting broke out…
UNMISS and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports organized a cross-cultural event dubbed “UNMISS World Flavours” in Juba today. “UNMISS World Flavours” was celebrated at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre in Juba. The event…
As part of ongoing efforts to commemorate International Women’s Day on 8 March, UNMISS organized a women’s forum in Wau today. While the global theme for the day this year is “Pledge for Gender Parity”, South Sudan will…