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MONUSCO Encourages Youth in Irumu to Engage in Peacebuilding in Ituri
MONUSCO facilitators also presented community protection tools such as the Community Alert Network (CAN) and Local Protection Committees (LPC). From 5 to 10 May, in the territory of Irumu, MONUSCO’s Civil Affairs Section, in…
“Meaningful inclusion of women is not optional, it is essential”: Member States reinforce support for women in peacekeeping at Ministerial
Written by Sophie Boudre and Lesley Myers. Ms. Boudre is Deputy Chief, UN Peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications Section, and expert on gender and accountability issues. Ms. Myers is the Digital Editor for UN Peacekeeping’s…
Women in Bor poised to play crucial role in shaping political processes and fostering an equitable future
An UNMISS workshop in Bor empowered women's associations to lead and participate in gender-responsive constitution-making and electoral processes. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS. JONGLEI - As South Sudan approaches its…
A taskforce to strengthen electoral security and ensure inclusive voting is launched in Yambio
An UNMISS workshop on security during electoral processes in Western Equatoria concluded with a commitment to establish a state-wide taskforce. Photo by Okot Emmanuel/UNMISS. WESTERN EQUATORIA – Despite repeated delays to the…
How a Community-Built Clinic Became a Beacon of Hope for Mothers in Gogrial East
A new maternal and child health unit, funded by UNMISS, means pregnant women in Gogrial East, Warrap, will no longer have to walk for hours or days to reach a clinic or deliver their babies on the roadside and under trees…
Evolving role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch
Major Kamara (left) and Major Seppo observe a disputed section of land along the Blue Line that was recently bulldozed by the Israel Defense Forces. (UN photo: Tilak Pokharel/UNIFIL) The role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch grew…
South Korean peacekeepers donate speedboat to bolster emergency response to flooding and riverine insecurity in Jonglei
In a collective effort to bolster emergency responses to catastrophic flooding and riverine insecurity in Jonglei, South Korean peacekeepers serving with UNMISS donated a fully-equipped speedboat. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS…
Veterinary Campaign Provides a Lifeline for Farmers in Tonj
UNMISS peacekeeping veterinarians from Bangladesh provide a lifeline for farmers in Tonj through free treatment to more than 2800 livestock, which are crucial for families in this remote area to survive and thrive. In the…
The Secretary General's message on Africa Day
On Africa Day, we celebrate a continent rich in heritage, vibrant in diversity and remarkable in its contributions to our global community. Africa is home to the world’s youngest population and fast becoming a powerhouse in…
New infrastructure handed over to assist election preparations in Central Equatoria
To support preparations for South Sudan's first democratic elections, UNMISS and partners handed over a new office space for Central Equatorian State electoral officials, which will boost engagement with political parties…