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UN and local authorities call for an end to violence against women in Bahr el Ghazal

Local authorities have joined forces with the United Nations in the Bahr el Ghazal region to combat violence against women during a 16-day international campaign dedicated to eliminating gender-based violence.

04 Dec 2017

Progress against HIV/AIDS made but not yet good enough: UNMISS head

While progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS has been made, “it is not good enough, people are still dying,” says the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

04 Dec 2017

Hundreds of people march in Wau to protest violence against women

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Wau, in northwestern South Sudan, to march in support of an international campaign to eliminate violence against women and to end child marriage.

04 Dec 2017

Chinese Police Peacekeepers awarded UN medal in South Sudan

Seven Chinese Police UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan have received their medals recognizing their commitment and service to the UN and the people of South Sudan during a ceremony at the UN base in Juba.

01 Dec 2017

Calls to end violence against women and girls as 16 days of activism get underway in Malakal

A campaign to end violence against women and girls as well as child marriage in South Sudan has kicked off in Malakal with a colourful cultural event at the protection of civilians site next to the United Nations base.

01 Dec 2017

Indian engineers begin road rehabilitation in Unity region of South Sudan

Indian engineers have begun three major road renovation projects in the Unity region of South Sudan to improve the safety of travel for local motorists, traders and humanitarian agencies.

30 Nov 2017

Indian engineers launch project to repair and rehabilitate Malakal-Melut road

A major project to repair 205 kilometers of road from Malakal to Melut, in the north of South Sudan, is underway by Indian engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in the conflict-affected country.

30 Nov 2017

UNMISS and Agencies launches 16 days of activism in Bor

Women “reject gender-based violence”

Women in the Jonglei region say they reject gender-based violence, early and forced marriages and they remain committed to raise awareness against this plight.

30 Nov 2017

Tonj women call for better educational opportunities for women and girls in South Sudan

Hundreds of women from rural villages in Tonj have gathered together to call for better education for girls and the opening up of adult training and learning opportunities for South Sudanese women.

30 Nov 2017

Civil society organizations urged to promote human rights in South Sudan

Civil society organizations are being urged to play an active and positive role in promoting human rights in South Sudan as part of their response to an international periodic review of the country’s human rights record.

29 Nov 2017

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