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Leer County: Relative calm resumes after waves of brutal violence, but humanitarian situation dire
Thousands of people have fled the outbursts of violence that have plagued Leer County in 2022. UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana do their best to keep people safe. UNITY STATE- Burnt-down or damaged houses, signs of plundering…
People for Peace: Delu Lusambia on supporting victims of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
More than one million peacekeepers have served for peace under the UN flag, but they are not alone in the pursuit of peace. Peacekeeping is powered by strong and diverse partnerships. In this new series, we bring you the…
Personal stories and lively debate on early marriage in Mitrovica Roma Mahala
“The practice of early marriages must stop now and for good,” said Sadete Nana Gashiani, a human rights activist and community leader in Mitrovica Roma Mahala. She was addressing young girls and boys from Kosovo’s Roma…
An UNMISS-funded secondary school in Kediba brings joy to communities, especially girls
An UNMISS-funded project - the construction of a secondary school in remote Kediba, South Sudan - is expected to boost literacy rates, ensure girls and boys receive equal learning opportunities, and enable students to pursue…
Youth and women in Northern Bahr El Ghazal call for space to exercise political rights
At an UNMISS forum, women and young people in Northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, have asked to be fully and meaningfully included in political and peace processes. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL –…
Fighting the “cancer” of violence against women and girls – 16 days of activism goes live in Kosovo
“He used to slap me, and I thought it was my mistake.” These were the chilling words of a domestic violence survivor, shared with an audience at the Pjetër Bogdani Library during the launch event of 16 Day sOf Activism…
North and South Kivu: MONUSCO rehabilitates bridges of socio-economic importance
These rehabilitations are a perfect example of a successful joint effort between MONUSCO and Congolese construction/rehabilitation actors / Photos MONUSCO For many years, MONUSCO has provided technical, logistical and…
Statement by Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS at the 1123rd meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council
[AS DELIVERED] Chairperson and Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia, Members of the Peace and Security Council, Representative of South Sudan, my brother James Morgan Excellencies, I thank you for the invitation to brief…
The easiest way to cover 10KM in the rain – UNMIK-supported project reaches young people to promote the environment, health and multi-ethnic friendship
10 kilometres is a long distance to travel – and can feel twice as long while doing it in the rain. However heavy rain didn’t dampen the fun of youngsters from Pristina and Fushë Kosovë/Kosovo Polje on a bike ride in the rain…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- VIDEO MESSAGE ON WORLD AIDS DAY
The World AIDS Day report will be released on the 29th morning and through the noon briefing (NY Time) so the video will be shared after that time. The world has promised to end AIDS by 2030. We are off track. To end AIDS, we…