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South Sudanese women leaders urged to be peace advocates in their communities
Women leaders from across the capital Juba are participating in a two-day forum to empower them as important actors in the peace process in their workplaces, homes and communities.
In towns and villages across South Sudan, families are starving.
About 4.8 million people are experiencing severe food insecurity - about half of the country’s population. Another two million have fled to neighbouring countries, seeking refuge from the violence that erupted in 2013.
Good morning.
Thank you for joining this press briefing today. My first formal encounter with you since arriving in Juba two months ago.
Murle leaders have welcomed a call for reconciliation and signed a declaration resolving to work towards peace and development beyond ethnic and political divisions.
Korean peacekeepers are helping boost security and economic activity in the conflict-affected town of Bor by installing solar-powered LED lights so that residents have the confidence to move around and carry out their business safely.
UNMISS and South Sudanese MPs work together in partnership for peace
Members of Parliament within the Jubek Transitional Legislative Assembly have committed to working in partnership with the UN Mission in South Sudan to build durable peace.
Young people participating in a training workshop to help them develop new skills in peace advocacy in the Yei River region of South Sudan say they are committed to playing a positive role in reconciling warring parties.
Students in Torit Empowered by UNMISS Presentations
When it comes to building the future of South Sudan, helping young people grow, learn and develop is vital as they are the future leaders of this conflict-afflicted country.
UNMISS marks World Children’s Day with an essay writing competition
I have a message for my parents, teachers and all those involved in education programmes in South Sudan.
As a girl, I am very much concerned about girls’ education in this country.
Thank you, Tony. [Lake, UNICEF Executive Director].As Secretary-General, it’s my job to meet with some of the most powerful and important people in the world.