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Reconciliation dialogues paying off as Lakes region registers fewer cattle raids than normal
Peaceful coexistence currently reins at this cattle camp in the Lakes region. Herdsmen from the Amading cattle camp in Pachong in Western Lakes say they have experienced significantly fewer incidents of cattle raiding…
Women in Tonj: Now we know about our political rights
Women in Tonj becoming aware of their rights in decision-making processes. “I’m very happy because now I’m aware of what the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 is. I’m aware of my rights, about what I can ask for and what I…
UN SG's message on the International Women Day 2019
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019 New York, 8 March 2019 Gender equality and women’s rights are fundamental to global progress on peace and security, human rights and sustainable development…
Women’s forum participant in Aweil: “Peace begins at home”
Participants taking notes at a women's forum in Aweil. “Peace begins at home,” says Elizabeth Henry Angok, attending a one-day women’s forum in Aweil town. “We are peace makers. We are mothers and we know how to deal with our…
Displaced people in Wau say they want to return home, but await guarantee of essential services
As the sun sets over Wau, the second largest town in South Sudan, a group of people – estimated to be around one thousand – are hurdled together on open ground. Newly displaced by recent clashes between cattle herders and…
SPLM-IO leaders in Wau express concerns over delays in reintegration of forces in meeting with head of UNMISS
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) leaders in Wau are worried about the delay in the process to move forces to designated cantonment areas to pave the way for the formation of the national…
‘Football promotes peace and unity,’ say Aweil local team players after win against UNMISS
The Green Town Football Club of Aweil beat UNMISS 7-6 on penalties, with UNMISS missing the last spot kick in a football game that had ended 0-0 in regulation time. It was joy and jubilation for the visiting team at the end…
Military commanders in Eastern Equatoria address conflict-related sexual violence
Ensuring respect for international human rights and international humanitarian laws at all times and by all soldiers now forms part of the new action plan of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in the Eastern…
With UNIFIL's support, Marjayoun public school gets science laboratory
A public school in Marjayoun in south-eastern Lebanon got a science laboratory last week with funding support from UNIFIL’s Quick Impact Project (QIP). The $9,000-project, inaugurated amidst a ceremony on 4 April, benefits…