The UN General Assembly President meets UNMISS engineers combating the impact of climate change and Thai peacekeepers supporting agriculture initiatives for local communities. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS. Right…
A lifelong advocate for women and children’s rights, Elizabeth Henry started the "Mother & Childcare” organization 24-years ago in Aweil and relentlessly works to ensure women are allocated seats at the top table in local…
A road rehabilitation project carried out by Bangladeshi peacekeepers is expected to enhance security and reduce inter-communal violence in the southern part of Central Equatoria. Photo by Surur Ali/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA…
Community leaders and other stakeholders in Ikotos County learnt more about how to organize themselves and propose small-scale projects more likely to receive funding. EASTERN EQUATORIA – Competition is fierce for money for…
Updated 21 June 2024 As part of events marking the 3rd International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18th, a new report was released examining hate speech, misinformation and disinformation, particularly in conflict…
Girls and boys in Nadiangere recently received an UNMISS-funded school, offering some 300 children a decent learning environment. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA - In the early morning, a UN helicopter approaches…
STATEMENT BY MARTHA AMA AKYAA POBEE, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 18 JUNE 2024 Thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s meeting on the situation in the Sudan, a…
Participants at a recent workshop in Torit, on electoral preparations, proved to be keen learners. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – Civic education and voter registration are important parts of the process…
President Francis at the Radio Miraya studio, spending time engaging with the young people running the show for the day. Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS. It’s not the first time Esther Keji has made an appearance on…
As communities in Lebanon and around the world celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the UN family reiterates its call for all actors along the Blue Line to put down their weapons and commit to a path of peace. Since October, we have seen…
On the third day of his goodwill visit to Juba, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, witnessed firsthand the challenging conditions in which South Sudanese families live. Photos by Nektarios…
Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS Dear Friends and Members of Media,Good afternoon to you all. I thank you all for joining me here today – and importantly for your kind interest in engaging and learning more about the…