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Senior uniformed and security personnel trained on the need to protect child rights
Some 30 officers from the South Sudan People's Defense Force and the national security apparatus participated in a vital training on protecting children as well as ending violations of their rights as stipulated in the…

Top woman prison officer with UN Mission in CAR, wins first ever Trailblazer Award
The creator of a women-only rapid intervention team who leads riot control activities inside the Central African Republic’s biggest all male high-security prison, was named the winner of a prestigious new UN award on Tuesday…

Serving for Peace: Indian peacekeepers receive prestigious UN medal for their efforts to protect civilians, build peace
788 peacekeepers from India deployed to Jonglei received the prestigious United Nations medal for their service to the cause of building an enduring peace in South Sudan. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR:…

Denmark’s perspective: The power of partnerships for advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda
By Thor Aron Hilton, Military Advisor and Minister Counselor at the Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations The theme for the 2022 International Day of UN Peacekeepers was “People Peace Progress: The Power of…

SRSG Ziadeh meets the Head of the Belgian Diplomatic Office in Kosovo Mr. Julien Sassel
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, met with the Head of the Belgian Diplomatic Office in Kosovo, Mr. Julien Sassel, at UNMIK Headquarters. SRSG Ziadeh and Mr. Sassel…

An outstanding soldier with the kindest heart: Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Tchad posthumously awarded the Captain Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage
When Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar announced to his family in early 2005 that he had found his calling to serve his country, no one was surprised. The young man had always dreamt of joining the Chad National Army, inspired…

UNMISS helps local authorities prepare for managing influx of returnees
Representatives from all seven counties of Unity State getting prepared to coordinate efforts to receive an influx of returnees. Photo: Roseline Nkwelle Nzelle/UNMISS UNITY- People returning home after having been refugees or…

Community mapping exercise in Wau designed to support people, build peace, and usher in progress
Communities in Wau have reason to hope for a more peaceful, prosperous future as, in a recent joint exercise by UNMISS and FAO, they contributed to an area development planning document. The aim: To ensure greater food…

UNMISS in Malakal raises awareness on the rights and entitlements of persons living with disabilities
People living with disabilities frequently face discrimination. In Malakal, 20 of them participated in a workshop focused on their rights to equal participation in every sphere of life. Photo: Nyang Touch/UNMISS UPPER NILE…
Tribute to Peacekeepers By MINUSMA Force Commander - General Cornelis Johannes MATTHIJSSEN, On the occasion of the International day of Peacekeepers, 29 May 2022
Today’s world has changed and is unfortunately not at ease.Conflicts disturb and destroy people’s lives.Innocent civilians even have become a target.Threats are getting more complex.Violent extremist groups use harassing…
