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Civil society in Gogrial State vows to educate communities on UNMISS mandate
Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Gogrial have vowed to sensitize and educate their communities on the new mandate of UNMISS, facts about the peace process and the expected arrival of an additional protection force.
United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan visits Malakal and Bentiu
Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan; Ms Yasmin Sooka (Chair), Mr Ken Scott, and Dr. Godfrey Musila, have carried out a portion of their operations with meetings in Malakal and Bentiu this week.
Partners ramp up response for South Sudan refugee influx in Uganda
Uganda is currently witnessing a surge in refugee arrivals, with more than 4,000 South Sudan refugees entering the country ‘each day of the week,’ that’s according to UN refugee agency, UNHCR.
UN pushes for greater rapprochement between the two Sudans
The UN envoy for Sudan and South Sudan has cautioned the two neighbors against actions that could undermine peace and stability within and between them.
Betty July is a young entrepreneur engaged in a honey business in Yei. Her story is one of endurance and beating the odds to not only put food on the table, but also prove that a woman is capable of running a business.
UNMISS Civil Affairs Division visits Mangalla County to discuss Bari-Mundari tensions
UNMISS Force Protection, Civil Affairs and a representative of the Communications and Public Information Section on 9 September conducted a workshop in Jubek State’s Mangalla Country.
Youth leaders in the UNMISS Bentiu Protection of Civilians site discuss peaceful co-existence in a forum organized by Civil Affairs and Communications and Public Information. Photo: Zenebe Teklewold/UNMISS
Youth Association Chairperson in Bentiu says youth need to promote the norm of peaceful co-existence in the Protection of Civilian (PoC) sites irrespective of their tribal and political affiliations.
South Sudan’s Children: “Our Hope is in Reading and Writing”
The young and innocent minds of the children of South Sudan are looking to reading and writing as their hope for the future.
UN Special Envoy Haysom - “The people of South Sudan and Sudan remain close to my heart”
The new United Nations Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan says it is important for the two countries to maintain cordial relations in the interest of internal and regional peace. Nicholas Haysom arrived in Juba on Wednesday, on his first visit to South Sudan since his appointment in March t
Women in Yambio mentor Peacemakers
In two weeks, the world will observe the International Day of Peace – the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) in Yambio is kick starting commemoration by promoting peaceful co-existence at local level.