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To help enhance security, UNMISS hands over a newly constructed police post in Ifwanyak, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
EASTERN EQUATORIA – Recently, in Torit, residents of Ifwanyak, celebrated the handover of a newly constructed police post by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
A rice cultivation pilot programme in Bor, supported by UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea, aims to build community resilience and peace. Photo By Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI – In South Sudan, agriculture is a key means of livelihood.
Residents of Naandi attend an UNMISS-facilitated event on preventing and reporting on sexual and gender-based violence to help create a safer environment. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA - Enhancing human rights—especially women’s rights—is crucial to sustain peace and coexistence, as South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, drafts its permanent constitution.
UNMISS teams up with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes to visit children residing in Saint Bhakita Orphanage in Nzara, Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA - “You showed us that love and hope still exist,” said Ippai Joseph, a child residing at Saint Bhakita Orphanage in Nzara.
A unique educational project implemented in Leer by UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana in collaboration with several peace partners brings hope for young South Sudanese.
UNITY - In conflict-affected Leer, a county in South Sudan’s Unity state, some 2,000 children - and counting – found inspiration and resources for a brighter future, thanks to a project spearheaded by peacekeepers from Ghana serving with the United Nati
An UNMISS-supported vocational training in Melut, Upper Nile, creates hope for peace by giving young people the chance to build thriving careers. Photo by Samuel Adwok Deng/UNMISS.
UPPER NILE - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in support of local communities, is building capacities across South Sudan through specialized training aimed to offer people the the chance to secure sustainable livelihoods.
JUBA, 7 July 2023 - As South Sudan approaches 12 years of independence, the United Nations family remains committed to working
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UNMISS, together with UNDP and other partners, recently facilitated a peace conference to a long-standing and often cattle-related between the Luacjang and Pakam communities. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS
WARRAP/LAKES - A cessation of hostilities agreement between warring ethnic groups in Tonj, Warrap State, and Rumbek North, Lakes State, is hoped to be the first step towards dialogue and a more comprehensive commitment on both parties to solving their differences amicably
Thousands joined in the fun when UNMISS organized a multicultural festival in Gueri near Juba. Attendees were treated to updates on South Sudan's peace process as well. Photos: Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS
JUBA – Against a backdrop of grey skies and drizzle, the contrast was both welcome and stark when 30 different cultural groups rocked up in Gueri, instruments in tow, to indulge in a vibra