Newly appointed state government officials in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State recently spent three days at a trust and confidence building retreat in Wau, learning how to work together across political divides in the best socioeconomic interest of
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A hundred newly appointed politicians in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State discussing how to function across party lines. Photos: Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS

A visit by Thai peacekeepers, educational material, sports equipment, chairs, fans and clothes proved a winning combination to children at a primary school in Lainya County.

Community leaders presiding over traditional courts in Yambio were recently trained on upholding human rights standards by UNMISS. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.

Despite COVID-19 lockdowns, women across South Sudan came together to discuss the importance of including women in politics, peacebuilding and post-pandemic recovery efforts through talk shows held on Radio Miraya during the month of March. These radio shows were held to commemorate International Women's Day.

Aprons and face masks en masse in Yambio when UNMISS discussed gender issues with a group of women.
Photo: Denis Louro Olivier/UNMISS