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UNMISS conducts a CIMIC event with communities of Makembele
The UNMISS civilian and military components organized an outreach event with the communities around the UNMISS’ dumping site at Makembele, Rumbek. The communities received trainings on health awareness, the Mission’s mandate and farming techniques.
UNMISS PoC sites Update No.140
PRESS STATEMENT OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH SUDAN AT THE CONCLUSION OF ITS FIRST VISIT TO SOUTH SUDAN 15 SEPTEMBER, 2016
The South Sudan Commission on Human Rights just concluded its first mission to South Sudan. This Commission was established by the Human Rights Council in March 2016 under resolution 31/20. The Commission has been tasked with the following mandate:
Secretary-General’s Message; International Day of Democracy 2016
A year ago, the world's Governments agreed on an ambitious sustainable development agenda for the next 15 years. They recognized that what people want is not so complicated -- but that it does require a transformation of how our economies and societies work.
Peace actors launch peace activism campaign
The South Sudan Peace and Reconciliation Commission launched a 7-day peace activism campaign in the run up to the International Day of Peace due on 21st September 2016.
UNMISS in Rumbek organizes advocacy meeting on child marriages
Early marriage is a harmful cultural practice which severely deprives children of their rights to childhood and education. Early marriage was also the topic of an advocacy meeting organized by UNMISS for women living in Rumbek.
South Sudanese artists use Street Art to promote peace
A group of young, creative South Sudanese artists is using visual expressions to convey a strong message of peace. The youth of the #Ana Taban peace movement have painted murals in various locations of Juba, depicting their cries for peace.
WFP contracts farmers in Yambio to supply 70 metric tons of maize
The World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan has contracted a farmers’ association in Western Equatoria’s Yambio County to supply seventy metric tons of maize grain this year.
Civil society in Gogrial State vows to educate communities on UNMISS mandate
Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Gogrial have vowed to sensitize and educate their communities on the new mandate of UNMISS, facts about the peace process and the expected arrival of an additional protection force.
United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan visits Malakal and Bentiu
Members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan; Ms Yasmin Sooka (Chair), Mr Ken Scott, and Dr. Godfrey Musila, have carried out a portion of their operations with meetings in Malakal and Bentiu this week.