Showing 1201-1210 of 8624 results found.
A sign of peace from the past: British and French ambassadors visit historical town where a peace deal was reached in 1898
United in South Sudan: UK and French ambassadors to South Sudan pose for a photo at the historical site of the Fashioda Incident Late in the 19th century, two imperial powers’ ambitions intersected, literally, in the town of…
Returnees and vulnerable groups in Wau receive brand new solar radios from UNMISS
Hajat Karama holds tightly onto her new solar radio Hajat Karama has been relying on people around her to get news and information about what is going on in her country. “I am an old woman who is unable to even move around…
UNAMID JSR addresses Sudan peace talks opening ceremony in Juba, South Sudan
Photo by Koné Mouroulaye, UNAMID Juba, South Sudan 10 December 2019; Under the auspices of the Government of South Sudan, the third round of peace negotiations between the Transitional Government of Sudan and the armed…
Students and parents in Yambio unite for peace as they mark Human Rights Day
Students dance excitedly during the Family Open Day event in Yambio. They clapped, they danced, and they sang. Hundreds celebrated Human Rights Day with the theme “United for Peace”, at a day-long festival where students and…
Returnees and vulnerable groups in Wau receive brand new solar radios
Hajat Karama holds tightly onto her new solar radio Hajat Karama has been relying on people around her to get news and information about what is going on in her country. “I am an old woman who is unable to even move around…
Renewed MINUSCA mandate takes centre stage at townhall meeting
Following the recent renewal of the MINUSCA mandate, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Mission Head, Mankeur Ndiaye chaired a townhall meeting on its implementation on 12 December at MINUSCA Logbase in…
Police officers complete training to combat sexual and gender-based violence in Kapoeta
A UN Police officer makes a point during training on how to curb SGBV in Kapoeta “Rape and child marriage are crimes… no matter the cultural justifications.” This important message was shared by Kapoeta police officer Matheus…
The power of a blue beret: a glimpse into the work of a female peacekeeper
Ragini Kumari conducts a foot patrol of a protection of civilians site while accompanied by a community elder. Ragini Kumari has many appellations. She is a devoted wife and mother of two, an avid practitioner of yoga and an…
United Nations Police Advisor supports efforts of women police officers serving in South Sudan
Female UN Police officers meeting with the UN Police Advisor in Juba, 12 December 2019 Thousands of women and children sought sanctuary in United Nations protection sites when civil war broke out in South Sudan. Six years…
MINUSCA military and civilian focal points get ready to train staff on SEA
With zero tolerance as the flagship call of United Nations efforts to end sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) across the organization since 2017, getting the message to all personnel is crucial. A four-day training of…