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At a recent free veterinary camp in Malakal, Upper Nile, UNMISS peacekeepers from India treated more than 1500 animals for a variety of diseases and raised awareness on sustainable animal rearing practices among livestock owners. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS
UPPER NILE – In South Sudan, livestock is one of the main income sources for many households. However, scarcity of adequate veterinary support continues to prove a challenge for animal breeders. Enter Indian veterinarians…
Police officers serving with UNMISS urged girls at a school in Western Equatoria to overcome challenges to finish their studies. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA - "We girls are often blamed for failing to finish our education, but to do that is not fair. We want to attend school, we want to become involved in decision-making and maybe even lead our country one day…
As the peace process in South Sudan begins to ramp up, those who fled the civil wars of the past decade are slowly returning to their original settlements. However, rebuilding lives irrevocably altered by violence isn't easy, as a visiting UNMISS patrol to Morobo, Central Equatoria, discovered. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – As South Sudan begins to emerge from the devastation of repeated civil wars, an increase in voluntary returns has been witnessed in Morobo. According to Timothy Arike Enos from the Relief and Reintegration…
On the margins of International Women's Day, dedicated UNMISS peacekeepers from Mongolia sensitized some 50 women and girls in Pariang, South Sudan, on health and hygiene.
RUWENG – “We suffer from a dearth of health facilities, especially for women,” said Adut Dhieu Monyjok, the Health and Environment Administrator for Ruweng Administrative Area in the world's newest nation, South Sudan. Ms…
At a two-day workshop facilitated by UNMISS in Northern Bahr El Ghazal for some 65 traditional leaders, spirited discussions revolved around the need for women's full participation in galvanizing the ongoing peace process in South Sudan as well as harnessing the expertise and influence of customary leaders to shape a brighter future for this young nation. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS
NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – As South Sudan gears up for its first peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections, traditional leaders have a crucial role in encouraging people to exercise their right to vote. Together with the…
In Kuajok, more than 40 public prosecutors, justice actors, and law enforcers from the South Sudan National Police Service, the Corrections Service, the High Court, and local government actors came together in a three-day workshop facilitated by UNMISS. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
WARRAP – “What we hope for is guidance from our political leaders when citizens engage in unconstitutional conduct and more awareness that we should always be law abiding,” stated Malou Yel, President of Warrap state’s High…
In Tambura, Western Equatoria, calm and stability are gradually returning. To consolidate this fragile peace, UNMISS recently held a two-day workshop for youth and a football match here. The aim: To promote social cohesion. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA – In 2021, a sudden outbreak of violence led to massive loss of life and property, not to mention displaced tens of thousands in the greater Tambura region of Western Equatoria, South Sudan. At the time, the…
Margaret Othow, an electrician working with UNMISS in Malakal, speaks about being the only woman in her team and choosing to train in what is considered an unusual profession for women in South Sudan. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS
UPPER NILE - Margaret John Othow has chosen an unusual profession – she’s an electrician. A diploma holder in public electricity works from a vocational training center in Malakal, Upper Nile, she specializes in electrical…
Victoria Chon, an 82-year-old South Sudanese lawmaker is an inspiration to women and young girls across the world. She believes education for all is essential for the world's newest nation to successfully complete its democratic transition. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “My constituents call me their liberator.” These are the first words spoken by Victoria Adhar Arop Chon. The sense of pride and accomplishment behind her utterance is palpable. A member of South Sudan’s…
A two-day consultation in Bor saw cogent discussions on key issues - full and equal participation of women and displaced people in constitution-making; fortified security structures as well as upcoming elections. 89 participants attended this meeting, jointly facilitated by UNMISS, UNDP and UNHCR. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
JONGLEI – The world’s youngest nation has begun the process of drafting a permanent constitution, a critical opportunity for the South Sudanese to agree to the arrangements by which they can live together harmoniously…
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: peace begins with collective efforts to safeguard every individual's rights and dignity. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - “Peace is vital for a calm, prosperous, and safe life,” says Joseph Jame, Chief of Panyume payam, an administrative division located within Morobo county of South Sudan’s Central Equatoria state. As this…
Given the importance of journalism in shaping a democratic way of life as well as creating a vibrant, open civic space, UNMISS recently facilitated a training on ethical media practices for 30 journalists as well as civil society representatives in Bor, South Sudan. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
JONGLEI – Discussing the role of journalists in creating political and civic space necessary for productive dialogues was the focus of a two-day training in Bor, Jonglei state, facilitated by the United Nations Mission in…