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Following months of conflict, UNMISS helps communities consolidate a fragile peace in Tambura
UNMISS is using sports events to bring together community members in the conflict-affected Tambura region of Western Equatoria and promote peaceful coexistence. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS TAMBURA – Protracted conflict has…
Upper Nile youth form cooperative union to reduce conflict and support development opportunities
Upper Nile youth form a cooperative union to build peace and support job and business opportunities at UNMISS-hosted workshop Dozens of youth representatives from across the Upper Nile region of South Sudan came together for…
Passion for football brings communities together in Morobo on Human Rights Day
In Morobo, local communities came together to celebrate International Human Rights Day with a fiercely competitive but friendly football match. “Playing football is important because it brings us together in reconciliation…
Call for one people, one nation resonates with audiences celebrating Human Rights Day in Malakal
On International Human Rights Day in Malakal, large crowds gathered at an UNMISS-hosted event to celebrate and promote human rights and equality for all citizens. “One people, one nation,” croons one of South Sudan’s most…
UNIFIL’s top official discusses challenges and opportunities along the Blue Line at Tripartite meeting
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col chaired a Tripartite meeting with senior Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officers today in Ras Al Naqoura. In his remarks…
UN steps up action on sexual misconduct in wake of CAR allegations
The UN continues to take steps to address allegations of sexual misconduct by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR) in the wake of the repatriation of Gabonese troops three months ago. Updating journalists on…
UNMISS overcomes huge logistical challenges to reach vulnerable communities in Romich on Human Rights Day
UNMISS peacekeepers finally reach conflict-affected Romich village by road to assess the security situation and commemorate Human Rights Day with the local community For the people of Romich, there is really not much to…
UNMIK and HANDIKOS mark Human Rights Day with artwork exhibition by people with disabilities
To mark International Human Rights Day, UNMIK implementing partner HANDIKOS, an NGO that provides services for and advocacy work on behalf of people with disabilities in Kosovo, is holding an exhibition of handicraft and art…
Realizing basic freedoms and human rights will deliver peace dividends for all citizens in South Sudan
“If you come together to forge a common front to implement the peace agreement in the spirit of cooperation, coordination and positive political will, you will be able to achieve the dividends of real peace in terms of the…
Promising singer issues emotional challenge to Eastern Equatorians on Human Rights Day
On Human Rights Day in Torit, an talented and inspirational young singer urges communities to respect and protect the rights of all citizens “We need to live together and respect each other’s rights; those in the refugee…