STATEMENT BY NICHOLAS HAYSOM, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING ON UNMISS New York 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 I thank you, Madam President, for the opportunity to brief the Security Council…
Representatives from civil society organizations in Upper Nile state in an UNMISS workshop raising awareness about the process leading up to scheduled elections. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS. UPPER NILE – Elections are…
Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, had much to discuss with South Sudan's Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and other stakeholders. Photos: Gregorio…
Peace is a call for action: Ahead of annual gathering of world leaders, peace activists join Guterres’ call for lasting peace in a fractured world 13 September 2023, New York — As the United Nations prepares for its annual…
UNPOL collaborating with the South Sudan National Police Services to improve local women’s small-scale business strategies. Photos by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – In South Sudan, the United Nations…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh visited Ranilug/Ranillug municipality on 8 September, where she met with the Mayor Ms. Katarina Ristić Ilić. SRSG Ziadeh and Mayor Ilić…
A clean hospital is a good hospital. UNMISS and partners made it all happen in Renk, Upper Nile State. Photos by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS. UPPER NILE – As the saying goes, “a clean place is a safe place”. Good hygiene leads to…
I congratulate all members of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Policing, which is co-chaired by the United Nations Department of Peace Operations and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as all policing…
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh visited Gjakovë/Đakovica municipality on 6 September, where she met with the Mayor Mr. Ardian Gjini. SRSG Ziadeh and Mayor Gjini…
Dialogue is a great tool to come up with guidelines, roles and responsibilities of members of a peace committee like the one in Yei River County. Photo: James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Local leaders of Yei River…
Having seeds without the expertise on how to sow them is no good, which is why Bangladeshi peacekeepers provided female farmers in Jur River County with both. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- In…
With classrooms in good conditions it is hoped that young boys and girls attending Bor A mixed primary school will learn more and better. Photos: Mach Samuel/UNMISS JONGLEI- If there is anything that can truly impact a…