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UN peacekeepers commemorate Human Rights Day with students in Wau

Human Rights Day was observed in Wau by bringing attention to various forms of human rights violations and ways to prevent these violations through song, drama and a quiz.

11 Dec 2017

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
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MESSAGE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

UN Secretary-General - Message for Human Rights Day

This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of seven decades since the adoption of one of the world’s most profound and far-reaching international agreements.

10 Dec 2017

UNMISS Police chief hails female peacekeepers’ contribution to protection of civilians

The role women play in UN peacekeeping operations is critical to the protection of civilians in the conflict-affected country of South Sudan, says the Head of Police in the United Nations Mission.

08 Dec 2017

Outgoing UNMISS commander appeals to South Sudanese to resolve conflicts peacefully + Q&A with the Brigadier General

The outgoing commander of the UN Mission’s peacekeeping forces in the Jonglei region is appealing to the people and authorities of South Sudan to end the violence and build sustainable peace.

08 Dec 2017

UN and local authorities in Imatong call for end to impunity for gender-based violence

Clasping hands and raising their voices in unison, over 90 participants of a gender symposium chanted slogans calling for an end to gender-based violence in Imatong at the end of a 2-day event in Torit.

08 Dec 2017

UNMISS ASG VRA MEDIA BRIEFING: NEAR VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT

Near Verbatim Transcript of Press Conference by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Victims’ Rights Advocate Ms. Jane ConnorsJuba Conference RoomUNMISS Tomping Site – Juba07 December, 2017

08 Dec 2017

“Zero tolerance” to sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan: Victims’ Rights Advocate

United Nations peacekeepers, police, and civilians work hard to provide security, sanctuary, and peace for the vulnerable people of war-torn South Sudan.

07 Dec 2017

Women in Bor demand end to early and forced marriage

Women in Bor are demanding empowerment through education as a way to help them combat early and forced marriage in the conflict-affected country of South Sudan.

07 Dec 2017

UNMISS committed to preventing gender-based violence against women in South Sudan

With one in every four women experiencing some form of gender-based violence on a daily basis in South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in the country has reiterated its commitment to working with communities across the country to combat the problem.

06 Dec 2017

UNMISS provides human rights training to South Sudanese army officers in Maridi

Army officers serving in the troubled Equatorian region of Maridi have committed to respecting and promoting the human rights of all citizens during a training session provided by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

05 Dec 2017

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