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8 March 2013 - Singing and dancing in praise of women's roles in society, thousands of South Sudanese gathered across the country today, rallying a common cry for greater empowerment.
Children singing during International Women's Day celebration in Juba, Central Equatoria. Photo: UNMISS/Isaac Billy. Click for larger photo.
8 March 2013 - The only real gift parents could give their daughters was education, as it would empower them throughout their lives, an UNMISS official said today in Juba at Central Equatoria State celebrations for International Women's Day.
Juba, 8 March 2013 – The United Nations family is proud to join South Sudan in marking International Women's Day under the national theme: "Gender agenda: educate girls and women."
8 March 2013 – Although she only possesses a primary school education, Jennifer Kujang is a community leader and head of a women's union. Yet she believes she could have done much more if she had continued her education.
6March 2013 - Over 2,500 civilians sought refuge this morning at the UNMISS base following an exchange of fire between the Sudan People's Liberation Army and an armed group in Pibor, Jonglei State.
Residents taking refuge in UNMISS compound in Pibor, Jonglei State, following an exchange of fire between an armed group and Sudan People's Liberation Army in town on 6 March. Photo: UNMISS/Martine Perret.
5 March 2013 - Attending a meeting to establish a donor support group for South Sudan's 2014 Population and Housing Census, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Toby Lanzer said the exercise would be vital for development planning and monitoring as well as for political r
4 March 2013 - Speaking during the opening of the South Sudan National Police Service's (SSNPS) sixth conference today in Juba, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Raisedon Zenenga stressed that the mission would assist the government to protect citizens and improve secu
4 March 2013 - South Sudan must strive to attain peace that fosters long-term development and economic growth, a Jonglei Peace Commission official said in Bor today.