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Bentiu women living in painful conditions, says UN envoy on sexual exploitation

10 October 2014 - Women in the protection area at UNMISS Bentiu were living under unbelievably challenging conditions, a top UN official said today during a visit to the Unity State capital.

11 Oct 2014

Maridi and Ibba counties learn to protect and promote human rights

10 October 2014 - To ensure protection and promotion of human rights in Western Equatoria State, UNMISS today held a training workshops today in Maridi and Ibba counties.

10 Oct 2014

Indian commander in Bor pledges continuing assistance for John Garang University

10 October 2014 - Stressing that an educated workforce was vital for any successful nation, an UNMISS commander in Bor, Jonglei State, said today that his battalion would continue to support Dr. John Garang Memorial University.

10 Oct 2014

UN Police donates equipment to Bentiu watch groups

9 October 2014 - To boost security for internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in protection sites at UNMISS Bentiu, Unity State, UN Police have given community watch groups vital equipment to carry out their duties.

10 Oct 2014

Musicians join campaign to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse

8 October 2014 - Lending their voices to a national campaign, renowned South Sudanese musicians Beatrice Anthony and Emmanuel Lasu recently joined a drive to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse.

08 Oct 2014

UN Envoy on sexual violence in conflict meets President Kiir

7 October 2014 - President Salva Kiir had agreed to become a champion in the fight against sexual violence in conflict in South Sudan and around the world, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Sexual Violence in Conflict said in Juba today.

07 Oct 2014

SRSG urges South Sudan’s leaders to compromise for peace

7 October 2014 - UNMISS’ top official stressed today at her first press conference in Juba the vital need for South Sudan’s political leaders “to make the necessary compromise for peace”.

07 Oct 2014

World Vision gives food to students in Maridi County

7 October 2014 - To assist displaced students in need, World Vision International today distributed food to over 20 schools in Maridi Country, Western Equatoria State.

07 Oct 2014

Rape and sexual violence continuing in South Sudan, UN envoy says

6 October 2014 - The horrors of sexual violence in South Sudan had not ended with the country’s ceasefire agreement, a senior UN official said today in the capital Juba.

07 Oct 2014

Rwandese Battalion helps build new school

Children studying under tree at Kapuri Primary School, Central Equatoria State, where UNMISS Rwandese Battalion is building new school with local community. Photo: UNMISS/JC McIlwaine.

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