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The UN Peacekeeping mission’s in-house band—the Flamingoes—fired up an energetic crowd, asking them to ponder on the musical event’s theme – ‘Peace Begins With Me.’ The event was organized in partnership with the state Ministry of Peace Building. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Last weekend, the sound of music travelled far and wide in Maridi, Western Equatoria, thanks to a peace concert by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
A two-day capacity-building workshop organized by the South Sudan Women Peace Monitoring and Advocacy Group (SSWPMAG) and supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
WARRAP – “We realize that empowering women and young girls is critical if our country is to leave endless cycles of violence in the past and look towards development,” said Garang Aguek, a paramount chief from Tonj East.
The difference a bridge can make is there for all to see. The one connecting farmers, school children and other residents of Sakure with Yambio town is no exception. Photos: Phillip Mbugo/Felix Katie/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA- Picture the scene: School children, traders, youth, men, women, elderly people, the local chief’s wife; some carrying someone, others being carried by someone else, across the river separating Sakure with Yambio town.
One of the 16 entries to the art competition Peace Begins with Me, organized by UNMISS and the University of Juba, being deservedly photographed. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - More than 10,000 kilometres separate Juba from New York, but such is the power of art that the visions of peace emanating from paintings displayed at the Peace Begins with Me exhibition in the former city travelled, with eas
Thanks to UNMISS engineers from China, the nearly 30,000 community members of Raja county in Western Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, no longer need to suffer during the country's long rainy season. Chinese peacekeepers rehabilitated two vital bridges plus a 40-kilometer stretch of the road connecting Raja to the state capital, Wau. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – When South Sudan won its hard-fought independence from its northern neighbour, Sudan, in 2011, the country’s infrastructure, especially road networks and bridges, were in extremely poor condition.
700 Ghanaian peacekeepers were awarded the prestigious United Nations medal for their commitment to shaping a more peaceful and prosperous future for the people of the world’s youngest nation. The ceremony, which took place in Bentiu featured a well choreographed military parade in which 130 Ghanaian peacekeepers took part, including 30 women. The meaningful event was attended by UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian, state authorities as well as senior Ghanaian military personnel who travelled to South Sudan to attend the ceremony. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
UNITY – Over the years, Ghanaian peacekeepers have proven themselves invaluable in their service to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
The flag is white: these heads of cattle are coming in peace. Sometimes, however, clashes between pastoralists and farmers occur. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, together with the national Ministry of Peacebuilding, Terekeka youth leaders and other stakeholders, has launched a “Peace Begins with Me” campaign in fix
In Bunj, Upper Nile, more than 50 peace activists, women leaders, youth representatives and community elders attended a conflict-prevention workshop organized by UNMISS. Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS
UPPER NILE – Hope for lasting peace is slowly blossoming in conflict-ridden Upper Nile state in South Sudan, thanks to joint efforts by local communities, state authorities and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
UNMISS peacekeepers from Ethiopia and India provided protective escorts to large humanitarian convoys from the World Food Programme, enabling displaced communities in Pibor, Akobo, Lankien and Yuai, to receive life-saving aid. In April 2023, UNMISS peacekeepers have ensured that 150 trucks of humanitarian supplies reach their destinations safely across greater Jonglei, one of South Sudan's most food-insecure states where aid workers have been frequently attacked.
GREATER JONGLEI – Climate change and persistent conflict have hit South Sudanese communities in the greater Jonglei region hard.
Women and men in Juba's Korok West Village, guided by UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda, plant vegetables and learn how to use fuel-efficient stove. Photos: Moses Pasi/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – What is the link between, and partial solution to problems arising from, the unlikely trinity of food security, sexual violence and deforestation?