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Bangladeshi peacekeepers boost educational opportunities for children in Rocrocdong-Wau
Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving for peace with UNMISS in Wau hand over books, stationery and sports equipment to students from local schools in Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Jimmy Lundanga/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL -…
UNMISS redoubles protection efforts in the aftermath of fresh violence in Tambura
A fresh upsurge of violence in troubled greater Tambura, South Sudan, has led to hundreds being newly displaced. UNMISS peacekeepers are patrolling day and night to deescalate tensions and restore calm, though the situation…
Greater Tali communities call for peace, forgiveness at UNMISS-supported conference
Former foes in greater Tindilo vow to peacefully coexist, thanks to a peace dialogue facilitated by UNMISS and partners. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Located some 60 miles from Terekeka town, Tindilo is…
In Kapoeta, South Sudanese uniformed personnel pledge to uphold child rights
After being deployed to South Sudan's shared border with Kenya for 16 years, 50 SSPDF personnel receive their first-ever training on protecting children in armed conflict, thanks to UNMISS and state authorities. Photo by…
South Sudanese police in Kapoeta trained on preventing crimes related to livestock
In Kapoeta, South Sudanese police officers enhance their capacities to deal with crimes related to livestock and transhumance, thanks to UNPOL officers serving for peace with UNMISS. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. EASTERN…
UNMISS cultural festival promotes unity in diversity, upholds women’s rights
An UNMISS cultural festival in Jonglei, South Sudan, ends with spirited calls for women's full and equal participation in politics, governance and decision-making. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS JONGLEI - Women in South…
‘Instead of teaching my kids, they were teaching me’: learning to read and write later in life
Keeping an eye on your children’s social media activities is hard at the best of times – especially so if you cannot read what is being said. This was just one of reasons for Musafete Jashari, a 44-year-old Kosovo Ashkali and…
SRSG Ziadeh visits Mitrovica region for a series of meetings
Today, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, visited the Mitrovica region as part of continued outreach visits across Kosovo. In North Mitrovica, SRSG Ziadeh met with Serbian…
UNMISS workshop aims to promote a supportive environment for reintegration of returnees
An UNMISS workshop in Bor focused on ways and means to enable returnees to reintegrate into society and ensure they have the support they need to rebuild their lives. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI – A two-day…
SRSG Farewells UNICEF Head of Office to Kosovo
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh hosted the UNICEF Head of Office for Kosovo Ms. Nona Zicherman today, to bid her farewell. Expressing gratitude for her invaluable…