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Rumbek Women Rally against Sexual & Gender-Based Violence at Workshop

“They should not suffer in silence.”

That is the message for women who suffered harassment, intimidation, rape and other violence from the Minister for Information and Telecommunication in the Lakes region of South Sudan.

28 Sep 2017

More than 300 people receive medical aid from Bangladeshi Peacekeepers in Wau

Dominic Deng had been sick for three days without any hope of treatment when he received the welcome news that a special clinic would be held in his village by Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

27 Sep 2017

Indian Peacekeepers provide vital veterinary services to cattle farmers in Renk

Indian peacekeepers have provided much-needed veterinary support to farmers in Renk, including treating animals for diseases and educating their owners about how to breed and raise healthy cattle.

27 Sep 2017

“No Second Chance” for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

There will be no second chance for any United Nations personnel found guilty of committing sexual exploitation and abuse as a fresh campaign is launched to prevent and respond to this kind of misconduct in South Sudan.

27 Sep 2017

Making her Mark: Female Ghanaian Peacekeeper at the Helm of Formed Police Unit

Before heading out for their afternoon patrol, a group of 25 men and women dressed in navy blue uniforms line up to receive the daily report and instructions.

27 Sep 2017

Wau University students dissect the concept of peace

Students at the Bahr El Ghazal University seized the opportunity provided by the International Day of Peace to debate the very concept of peace and its ramifications.

27 Sep 2017

- “Unity of purpose” needed in South Sudan peace process in face of “narrow” space for compromise

The international community must show “unity of purpose” by supporting a peace process capable of implementation in South Sudan in the face of a “narrow” space for compromise, according to the UN’s most senior representative in the country.

26 Sep 2017

UNMISS Head Urges International Community to show “Unity of Purpose” in Supporting Peace in South Sudan

The international community must show “unity of purpose” by supporting a peace process capable of being fully implemented in South Sudan in the face of a “narrow” space for compromise, according to the Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

26 Sep 2017