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Fifty police officers from the South Sudan National Police Service participated in a comprehensive, three-day awareness raising workshop on the role of law enforcement personnel in preventing all forms of violence against women and girls. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS
LAKES - Across the world, women and girls continue to be disproportionately impacted by sexual- and gender-based violence (SGBV). South Sudan is no exception. To raise awareness on the need to end violence against women…
A Quick Impact Project funded by UNMISS and implemented by a local partner has given a boost to the justice system in Lakes state. The UN Peacekeeping mission recently handed over a sheltered waiting area, toilet facilities, solar panels for uninterrupted power supply and three furnished courtrooms. Photo by Nina Zubovic Vignjevic/UNMISS
LAKES - “Many of us with pending court cases commute long distances to reach Lakes State High Court,” reveals 35-year-old Ater Kachuol. “After long treks, we would have to stand in neverending queues with the scorching sun…
South Korean engineers serving with UNMISS are currently rehabilitating a 308-kilometer stretch connecting communities in Jonglei to those living in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. The advantages of this mammoth project: Providing access to services, increasing trade between areas which brings down the cost of goods in the market, creating jobs and contributing to economic growth, but above all building peace. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – When South Sudan gained independence from its northern neighbour, Sudan, the country’s infrastructure needed much work. Unfortunately, repeated civil wars massively affected this young nation’s ability to shore up…
Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations, Jean Pierre-Lacroix, wrapped up his four-day visit to South Sudan by assuring the citizens of the world's youngest nation full support from peacekeepers and humanitarians alike as they navigate the difficult road from war to peace. Photo by Priyanka Chowdhury/UNMISS
Meeting top political actors. Undertaking a visit to Bor, Jonglei to gauge the impact of climate change and the United Nation’s efforts to build community confidence. Engaging with women’s representatives and civil society to…
It's been a productive day for Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix as he visited Bor, South Sudan, to see firsthand the work being done by the United Nations and it's partners to protect civilians, reduce community violence, build peace and usher in development. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS
JONGLEI - As South Sudan grapples with continued conflict, rising humanitarian needs and a flagging peace process that urgently needs all parties to galvanize political will, Under-Secretary-General for UN Peace Operations…
On the first day of his visit to South Sudan, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, met with senior leaders from UNMISS, humanitarian partners and the donor community. Photo by Priyanka Chowdhury/UNMISS
JUBA - It was a sunny day in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, when United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, touched down for a four-day tour of the world’s youngest nation. High on…
To help ongoing efforts to galvanize South Sudan's quest for lasting peace, UNMISS and UNDP jointly organized a capacity building workshop for parliamentarians in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Earlier this year, all signatories to the Revitalized Peace Agreement coalesced on a roadmap designed to push forward implementation of outstanding peace benchmarks in South Sudan. Following this welcome…
School children in Ngolembo, Western Bahr el Ghazal, no longer need to attend classes under trees. Thanks to an UNMISS intervention, the primary school in the area has been rehabilitated with seven classrooms, two office spaces and proper toilet facilities. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Repeated civil wars and intercommunal conflict have affected generations of children in South Sudan. In 2016, all school facilities in Ngolembo, a remote area in Western Bahr El Ghazal state, were…
Climate change is real and has hit South Sudan hard. In Jonglei, UNMISS engineers from South Korea are doing all they can to ensure local communities are protected from the ravages of floodwater and humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable.
JONGLEI – Until the past couple of years, climate change was the last thing on people’s minds in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan. Community members had bigger things to worry about—civil wars, displacement, cattle…
Here is a story of hope, of impact, of care and of kindness - the UN Country Team in South Sudan teams up with UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh and China to hand over much-needed items to the under-funded Agok Leprosy Centre in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL: As the United Nations celebrates its 77 th anniversary this week, the Organization’s staff serving in Wau, South Sudan, decided to use the occasion to give back to the communities they serve…
Today, a colorful and meaningful event marking the 77th United Nations Day was held at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba. The public event was attended by high-level government dignitaries, the UN family and community members. It included cultural performances, music and stirring speeches. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
JUBA - Today was a bright and sunny day in Juba, the capital city of the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan. When the United Nations family joined with community members, diplomatic missions and government officials at the…
Boosting rule of law continues to be an UNMISS priority as it works with the government and the people of South Sudan to usher in a lasting peace. The UN Peacekeeping mission, therefore, recently funded the construction of a new police station for remote communities in Kuarjena, Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – As signatories to the Revitalized Peace Agreement commit on a Roadmap to achieve outstanding benchmarks and ensure the transitional period comes to an end with free, fair and credible elections, the…