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Margret takes the helm in the battle for women's rights, inspiring both change and others
Margret Ceasar leads the fight for women's rights in Juba County. She is currently creating strategic alliances with other women’s associations at the state and national levels. Photo by Ali Surur/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA –…
INFORMATION NOTE: SSPDF General Court Martial in Western Bahr el Ghazal concludes
WAU/JUBA – A General Court Martial, supported by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces, concluded in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal, on 5 July. It was preceded by two investigation missions to Wau and Jur River counties where…
Panyijiar communities say dialogue and forgiveness key to sustained peace
While patrolling in Panyijiar, Unity state, to help protect civilians and reduce tensions in the aftermath of air strikes, UNMISS peacekeepers hear from community members, who believe that dialogue is the only route towards a…
Twic County messengers ignite hope by informing communities of outcome of youth peace dialogue
Youth leaders and other civil society activists Twic County have come together to spread the word of what previously feuding Twic and Ngok Dinka youth agreed on during a recent peace dialogue. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol…
Statement by Anita Kiki Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, on South Sudan’s 14th anniversary of Independence
JUBA - As South Sudan approaches 14 years of independence, I reiterate the United Nations’ ongoing support to the country and its people.This year’s Independence Day offers South Sudan’s leaders a renewed opportunity to…
Lubero: 24 soldiers convicted for rape and murder in trials organized with MONUSCO support
Trial underway at the military tribunal of garrison in Butembo-Lubero, North Kivu, sentencing twenty-five people to long prison terms for rape and murder. The Butembo-Lubero garrison military court in North Kivu convicted…
Dialogues strengthen Unity women’s role in peace and security
Women in Unity State have spoken out about their persistent attempts to increase and make their participation in matters related to peace and security more effective and meaningful. Photos: Alexandre Marie Rose Fernande…
Mentorship in Motion: Inside the Growing Force of Kosovo’s Future Leaders Program
The Future Leaders Mentorship Program, launched earlier in the year by UN Women and the University of Pristina, with support from UNMIK, did more than pair professionals with ambitious young women. It reshaped the way…
Bunia: Disinformation and social cohesion, young people on the front lines
Closing of training course to combat misinformation and promote social cohesion. The young people learned how to spot dubious content, check sources and adopt a critical stance before sharing any information. They are 33…
Interview with outgoing Police Commissioner Violet Nasambu Lusala
Q: Commissioner Lusala, thank you for speaking with us. As you end your assignment with UNISFA, how would you describe your four-year experience with the mission? A: Thank you. It has truly been a humbling and transformative…