Some 80 leaders from faith-based communities across Juba came together at an UNMISS forum to discuss ways in which they can promote peaceful coexistence and shared national identity. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL…
Sara Beysolow Nyanti, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for South Sudan had a busy but productive day on her maiden visit to Torit, Eastern Equatoria, where she met with key humanitarian…
As part of the Young Leaders in Action initiative, a group of six young Cypriots from both communities in Cyprus came up with “ Green Mahalla”, a project to tackle environmental degradation and increase communication between…
Abyei, 16 March 2022 – The Force Commander/Acting Head of Mission for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has officially taken over from Ethiopia’s Major…
Secretary-General António Guterres released his annual update on the Organization’s efforts to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) on Tuesday, dovetailing with his system-wide strategy – launched in…
A cup of coffee and a safe place to share their stories: 250 women recently displaced by an upsurge of violence in Tambura, South Sudan, reveal how their harrowing experiences of conflict and loss have motivated them to…
A woman in Kuajok standing up for her rights, including the one to economic empowerment. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS WARRAP STATE - What are some of the factors that hold women back in South Sudan, what would it take…
Some 20 South Sudanese police officers have been trained by UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS on important investigative techniques to build their capacities in protecting citizens more effectively. Photo by Okello James…
On Monday 14 March 2022, a military welcome parade was held as the Mission HQ to honor the newly-arrived Deputy Force Commander, Commodore Faustina Boakyewaa Anokye, who arrived in Western Sahara on 20 February 2022. The…
Following consistent conflict in 2020, which led to the deaths of 40 community members in a day, the people of remote Ulang county, Upper Nile, South Sudan, have taken on the onus of building sustainable peace and…
In an innovative workshop facilitated by UNMISS, jointly supported by government partners, community leaders and women's representatives from all 10 counties in Western Equatoria, South Sudan, met to enhance their knowledge…
To mark international women’s day, the Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR) and the Turkish Cypriot University Women Association, organized a women’s walk and talk with Cypriot women from across the island on 12 March…