Last week UNESCO trained 51 radio journalists from around the country on conflict-sensitive reporting. Participants agreed that, used in a sensible manner, media has a vital role to play in deescalating conflict and building peace.
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![UNESCO trains South Sudan journalists on conflict-sensitive reporting](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/unesco_trains_south_sudanese_journalists_on_conflict-sensitive_reporting_08_02_2017_-_photo.jpg?itok=VAPgLxBg)
A few of the 51 radio journalists from around the country who participated in UNESCO's training on conflict-sensitive reporting.
![JMEC press release: JMEC dismayed by continued fighting in South Sudan](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/jmec_dismayed_by_continued_fighting_in_south_sudan_08_02_2017_-_photo2.jpg?itok=N7QhEXTc)
Festus Mogae, Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC), at today's plenary session.
![Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in South Sudan](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/adama_dieng_visits_yei_november_2016.jpg?itok=BZINx5NN)
Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, during a visit to Yei in November 2016.
![Radio Miraya: President Kiir calling for peace, says national dialogue to start in March](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/unmiss_chief_meets_president_kiir_-_my_job_will_be_done_when_unmiss_can_leave_25_01_2017_-_photo_0.jpg?itok=TzqFjs2V)
President Salva Kiir, here in a recent meeting with UNMISS chief David Shearer, has today called for peace and promised that his proposed national dialogue will begin in March.
![Radio Miraya: Peace campaigner says countering hate speech requires ‘maturity’ and ‘change in mindset’](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/peace_campaigner_says_countering_hate_speech_requires_change_in_mindset_06_02_2017_-_photo.jpg?itok=uzA95Ss2)
Peace campaigner William Ongoro tells Radio Miraya that countering hate speech requires ‘maturity’ and ‘change in mindset’
![UNMISS official in Bentiu: Peace dialogue initiatives at local level crucial for reconciliation](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/bentiu_unmiss_local_peace_dialogue_initiatives_crucial_to_promote_reconciliation_03_02_2017_-_photo.jpg?itok=nxjulIdA)
The UNMISS Civil Affairs Division on Wednesday 1 February facilitated a well-attended peace forum in Bentiu.
![UNMISS chief at welcome reception: There is “courage and resilience”, “hope and optimism”](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/unmiss_chief_optimistic_at_welcome_reception_02_02_2017_-_photo.jpg?itok=XwziVzHX)
David Shearer, the UNMISS chief, was in a good and optimistic mood at his welcome reception in Juba today (2 February 2017).