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UNMISS committed to enhancing understanding of gender perspectives in South Sudan

UN personnel are working to ensure that the views of both men and women are included in all planning processes for the Mission in South Sudan so it can support steps to better protect women and girls from violence and increase the role of women in the peace process.

13 Oct 2017

Opening of new church brings spirit of unity and peace to Eastern Equatoria

Crowds gathered in their thousands in Torit to celebrate the spirit of unity and peace at the opening of Our Lady of Holy Rosary Parish’s new church building.

12 Oct 2017

UN and community watch group work together to improve safety at Bentiu protection site

Crime and violence at the United Nations protection site in Bentiu has dropped significantly as the result of a joint effort between UN security staff and a community watch group set up by those who have sought sanctuary at the site.

09 Oct 2017

Young South Sudanese commit to working with communities to prevent conflict

Young people who have fled violence and sought sanctuary at the United Nations protection site in Bentiu have expressed their commitment to ending the conflict and building durable peace in South Sudan.

09 Oct 2017

Brazilian Staff Officers mark Brazil’s Independence with UN Medal Parade Ceremony

In a small and intimate ceremony outside of the Force Headquarters at the United Nations base in Juba, seven military staff officers from Brazil received their UN Medal of Service.

06 Oct 2017

Finding unity in cultural diversity

A cultural festival has been held in an effort to celebrate diversity and promote peace between groups of people living at the United Nations Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Bentiu after tensions developed between different communities over recent months.

06 Oct 2017

Sport competition brings UN Peacekeepers and South Sudanese community together

A shared love of sports is fostering friendship and trust between peacekeepers and people who have fled violence and sought sanctuary in a camp next to the United Nations base at Melut, in the remote north of South Sudan.

06 Oct 2017

Crackdown on Yambio teenagers monitored by UNMISS child protection officers

Child protection officers are closely monitoring a new order issued to police by local authorities in Yambio to tackle underage drinking and nightclubbing to ensure that young people are treated appropriately if arrested and prosecuted.

05 Oct 2017

Respecting human rights will help build peace in Yambio

Teaching children about the importance of respecting each other’s human rights will help South Sudan build a peaceful and prosperous nation for future generations, says the Officer in Charge of the United Nations Field Office in Yambio, Caroline Waudo.

04 Oct 2017

UN police boost safety for women outside South Sudan protection sites

A group of women walk just outside a UN protection site in South Sudan’s capital Juba. The path is well trodden, but following abundant rain is overgrown with vegetation.

03 Oct 2017

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