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Women in Bor demand end to early and forced marriage
Women in Bor demand end to early and forced marriage Women in Bor are demanding empowerment through education as a way to help them combat early and forced marriage in the conflict-affected country of South Sudan. The women…
UNIFIL head chairs tripartite meeting with LAF and IDF officials
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Michael Beary today chaired the seventh and last scheduled tripartite meeting of 2017 with senior officials from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense…
Podcast: Peacekeeping and protection in South Sudan
Defending the vulnerable from attack is one of the important duties of a UN peacekeeper, but what do you do when you come across a secret safe that may contain weapons, hidden away in a camp designed to protect civilians…
‘Zero tolerance’ for sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan, underscores senior official
The relationship between United Nations peacekeepers and civilian staff and the vulnerable people in South Sudan they are working for must be one of mutual trust and confidence, said a senior UN official, noting that…
South Sudan: Security Council urged to do more to protect civilians, help end violence
With the conflict in South Sudan entering its fifth year, senior United Nations officials on Thursday expressed concern about the precarious security situation and bleak humanitarian conditions in the world’s youngest country…
UNMISS ASG VRA MEDIA BRIEFING: NEAR VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT
Near Verbatim Transcript of Press Conference by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Victims’ Rights Advocate Ms. Jane ConnorsJuba Conference RoomUNMISS Tomping Site – Juba07 December, 2017 Introduction by Francesca…
“Zero tolerance” to sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan: Victims’ Rights Advocate
“Zero tolerance” to sexual exploitation and abuse by UN staff in South Sudan: Victims’ Rights Advocate United Nations peacekeepers, police, and civilians work hard to provide security, sanctuary, and peace for the vulnerable…
UNFICYP civil affairs officers continue to spread the word about prevention of violence against women
PYLA, 7 December 2017 - As part of the global #16Days campaign, Civil Affairs Officer Therapoulla Kalatha, who works with UNFICYP’s Sector 4 Civilian Activity Integrated Office, talks to clients about the strong messages…
UNMISS Police chief hails female peacekeepers’ contribution to protection of civilians
UNMISS Police chief hails female peacekeepers’ contribution to protection of civilians The role women play in UN peacekeeping operations is critical to the protection of civilians in the conflict-affected country of South…
Outgoing UNMISS commander appeals to South Sudanese to resolve conflicts peacefully
Outgoing UNMISS commander appeals to South Sudanese to resolve conflicts peacefully The outgoing commander of the UN Mission’s peacekeeping forces in the Jonglei region is appealing to the people and authorities of South…