24 October 2013 - The UN was the first to recognize South Sudanese sovereignty during independence ceremonies in 2011 as the country raised its flag, a Jonglei official said during UN Day celebrations today in the capital Bor.

The theme of this year’s UN Day on 24 October is “One South Sudan, One UN”. Assisting the government to boost security and protect civilians, the UN is carrying out hundreds of patrols and supporting the judiciary, police and prison systems. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret

“One South Sudan, One UN” is the theme of UN Day this year on 24 October. A key area of cooperation between the UN family and the government is humanitarian response, including through assistance for small-scale agriculture so that people can learn to feed themselves. UNMISS/Martine Perret