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JONGLEI - In South Sudan, certain cultural and traditional attitudes and practices have a severe impact on women’s well-being and their ability to reach their full potential in life. But, in Jonglei State, men are joining…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Severe economic hardship is driving an increase in crime across South Sudan. For the Kasire community, in the capital Juba, the worsening security situation is creating fear and many sleepless nights. “Two…

JONGLEI – The adage wisely states, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." In this context, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting…

WARRAP - A diverse group of 60 participants, including 42 men, gathered in Kuajok, Warrap State, for a groundbreaking workshop on positive masculinity and gender equality organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…

EASTERN EQUATORIA - More than 19,000 civilians have reportedly been displaced and an unverified number of people killed and missing following an outbreak of violence involving cattle-raiding and revenge attacks across Magwi…

RUMBEK – Lakes State is home to many vulnerable groups facing significant challenges. Thousands of people from Panyijar County in neighbouring Unity have fled across the border into Lakes State after losing their homes and…

WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL - Wau Central Prison, in the heart of Western Bahr-El-Ghazal State, was initially designed to house about 200 inmates. However, it is currently overwhelmed with over 800 detainees, leading to dire…

UNITY/RUWENG – To help end the brutal cycle of violence between neighboring communities, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) organized a peace forum with talks taking place in Pariang and Bentiu to address long…

UPPER NILE - The residents of Ulang County and Doro Refugee camp in Maban have been plagued by persistent intercommunal conflict and flooding which has devastated this part of the Upper Nile region of South Sudan. As part of…

UPPER NILE - Life for families displaced by conflict is difficult enough. But living in crowded conditions with access to only very basic services can create even greater challenges. Around 42,000 people live in the United…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - With the arrival of the dry season, farmers and cattle herders in Lobonok and other areas of Central Equatoria State find themselves competing for scarce water and grazing resources, which sometimes leads…

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - "Today, I truly feel like a South Sudanese citizen—I have received a plot of land where my family and I can finally resettle" said Collet Albino Alajahu. Overflowing with joy, she added, "Jur River…