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UNMISS farewells Police Commissioner as an “extraordinary leader and woman of caliber”
Unaisi Bolatolu-Vuniwaqa, the first woman to be appointed as Police Commissioner of the world's largest peacekeeping mission, UNMISS, was honoured by officers under her command at an emotional and heartfelt parade today, as…
UNMISS hands over new COVID-19 isolation unit to Nimule hospital in Eastern Equatoria
UNMISS recently handed over a 24-bed COVID-19 isolation unit to Nimule Hospital in Eastern Equatoria to ensure that community members who contract the virus can be treated effectively. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS. The…
SRSG Tanin holds regular consultations in Belgrade, meets with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić
On 7 October 2021, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Zahir Tanin, met with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić. The meeting occurred as part of SRSG Tanin’s regular consultations in…
A wide spectrum of Rumbek communities attend training on gender equality
UNMISS, in partnership with the state Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, organized a two-day workshop on gender equality for 30 participants in Rumbek. Photo…
Women leaders and peacekeepers brief UN Peace Chief on challenges of working for peace in South Sudan
The need for full and equal participation of women in all forms of political and civic life in South Sudan cannot be overemphasized. In this regard, visiting Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix…
Peacekeepers escort internally displaced persons fetching water, violence against Tambura women reduced
UNMISS peacekeepers protecting women in Tambura fetching water. These patrols have resulted in significantly less incidents of violence against women in the area. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS. By escorting internally…
Governor’s forum in Upper Nile: Call for accountability, good governance, service delivery and adequate female representation
Participants at a forum where stakeholders discussed the future of Upper Nile State demanded adequate political representation for women. Photos: Nyang Touch/UNMISS When more than a hundred politicians and civil society…
UNMISS rehabilitation of police station in Wau brings new hope for citizens
UNMISS recently refurbished a police station in Awiel Jedid, Wau, as part of its Quick Impact Project's programme, ensuring law and order in the area receives a much-needed boost. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS. Awiel Jedid, a…
UNPOL builds community policing capacities to bolster safety and security of residents on Tonj south
A day-long community policing workshop facilitated by UNPOL officers in Warrap has gone a long way in building trust between community members and local police, according to the 33 participants who attended. Photo by Peter…
Indian peacekeepers in Malakal teach youth carpentry, welding, masonry and more
Youth in Malakal have recently been taught different vocational skills by Indian peacekeepers. Photos: Samuel Adwok/UNMISS Masonry, carpentry, welding, electrical issues: whatever you need a hand with, at least one of the…