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UNPOL train South Sudan police officers on leadership, crime prevention, human rights, trust building
A South Sudanese police officer paying close attention at a workshop organized by UN Police. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS About 15 directors of the South Sudan National Police Services in Aweil town in Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal…
Opening the door to the future requires transformation, SRSG Tanin tells Security Council
13 April 2021 - A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin made the remarks during his Security Council…
Peaceful coexistence focus of UNMISS-led forum in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria
The first roundtable discussion on peaceful coexistence organized by UNMISS between communities living in Kapoeta took place recently in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. “As citizens of Eastern Equatoria, we…
UNFICYP raises Finnish flag
UNFICYP held a flag-raising ceremony for Finland this morning, an event that was dedicated to pay tribute to the country’s dedication and commitment to furthering the cause of peace in Cyprus. The Finnish Ambassador Harri…
COVID-19 relief: UNMIK donates supplies for 200,000 masks to four women-led NGOs
As part of UNMIK’s COVID-relief programme providing assistance to communities across Kosovo, the Mission donated 200 boxes containing fabrics and sewing supplies to four women-led NGOs, including: Community Development…
UNFICYP brings NGOs from across the island to discuss mental health
This afternoon, UNFICYP held the monthly NGO networking session with representatives from several civil society organisations from across the island on mental health and wellness and the importance of inner peace during the…
UNMISS engineers make steady progress in repairing roads across South Sudan
Peacekeepers from seven different countries are repairing some 3,200 kilometers of roads and main supply routes across the world’s newest country. Improved roadways are expected to boost communication, trade and…
“We give young girls a goal to aspire to” –Dorothy Nyambe, UNPOL officer
Dorothy Nyambe from Zambia leads a team of 27 United Nations Police officers at the UNMISS field office in Bor, South Sudan. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS. Adviser Dorothy Nyambe leads busy days at UNMISS. Dorothy is Police…
Female prisoners in Wau receive COVID-19 sensitization on Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, civilian and uniformed peacekeepers in Wau came together to sensitize female prisoners in Wau Central Prison on how to prevent and mitigate COVID-19. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/UNMISS. Female…
Singing for Equality: Joy Mbraza
Joy Mbraza is a South Sudanese singer, activist and mother who is passionate about promoting equal rights and opportunities for women through her music. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. Joy Mbaraza from South Sudan was born into…