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A new police post handed over by UNMISS in Western Equatoria's Lakamandi area is expected to provide residents with greater security, reduce crime and, as a bonus, ensure dignified detentions for offenders, including juveniles, to facilitate their reintegration into society after completing their sentences. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA – As South Sudan approaches a critical juncture in its political history with this young nation gearing up for its first-ever elections in 2024, communities in Western Equatoria, and indeed, across the…
UNMISS promotes peace through sports and renovates Bor Freedom Square football playground. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – Jonglei’s biggest football ground—Bor Freedom Square—has received a major facelift, thanks to engineers from the Republic of Korea serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Given rising rates…
Everyone must unite to end sexual violence say participants at an UNMISS-facilitated workshop in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area leads. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI/GPAA – Conflict-related sexual violence continues to be a pervasive problem around the world. South Sudan is no exception. As this young nation gears up to complete its democratic transition through free, fair, and…
To help enhance security, UNMISS hands over a newly constructed police post in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Recently, in Torit, residents of Ifwanyak, celebrated the handover of a newly constructed police post by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). These small-scale, low-budget interventions are…
A rice cultivation pilot programme in Bor, supported by UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea, aims to build community resilience and peace. Photo By Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – In South Sudan, agriculture is a key means of livelihood. But for farmers and consumers to benefit from stable harvests, many factors need to be aligned starting with durable peace, stability, and, not to mention…
Residents of Naandi attend an UNMISS-facilitated event on preventing and reporting on sexual and gender-based violence to help create a safer environment. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Enhancing human rights—especially women’s rights—is crucial to sustain peace and coexistence, as South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, drafts its permanent constitution. Hundreds of communities’ members…
UNMISS teams up with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes to visit children residing in Saint Bhakita Orphanage in Nzara, Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA - “You showed us that love and hope still exist,” said Ippai Joseph, a child residing at Saint Bhakita Orphanage in Nzara. The orphanage hosts some 200 vulnerable children, aged between 4 months and 18 years…
A unique educational project implemented in Leer by UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana in collaboration with several peace partners brings hope for young South Sudanese.
UNITY - In conflict-affected Leer, a county in South Sudan’s Unity state, some 2,000 children - and counting – found inspiration and resources for a brighter future, thanks to a project spearheaded by peacekeepers from Ghana…
An UNMISS-supported vocational training in Melut, Upper Nile, creates hope for peace by giving young people the chance to build thriving careers. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in support of local communities, is building capacities across South Sudan through specialized training aimed to offer people the the chance to secure…
UNMISS, together with UNDP and other partners, recently facilitated a peace conference to a long-standing and often cattle-related between the Luacjang and Pakam communities. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS
WARRAP/LAKES - A cessation of hostilities agreement between warring ethnic groups in Tonj, Warrap State, and Rumbek North, Lakes State, is hoped to be the first step towards dialogue and a more comprehensive commitment on…
Thousands joined in the fun when UNMISS organized a multicultural festival in Gueri near Juba. Attendees were treated to updates on South Sudan's peace process as well. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
JUBA – Against a backdrop of grey skies and drizzle, the contrast was both welcome and stark when 30 different cultural groups rocked up in Gueri, instruments in tow, to indulge in a vibrant expression of unity likely to be…
At an UNMISS workshop in Bor, journalists, human rights defenders and others recently discussed their roles in the public electoral debate. Photos: David Awuou Majak/UNMISS
JONGLEI – As the world’s youngest nation prepares for elections expected to take place in 2024, enhancing civic political space and the safety of civil society actors was the focus of a four-day training facilitated by the…