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UNMISS hands over classrooms, brings joy to Nadiangere on joint visit with local authorities
Girls and boys in Nadiangere recently received an UNMISS-funded school, offering some 300 children a decent learning environment. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA - In the early morning, a UN helicopter approaches…
Residents in Ikotos County learn how to identify community projects most suitable for funding
Community leaders and other stakeholders in Ikotos County learnt more about how to organize themselves and propose small-scale projects more likely to receive funding. EASTERN EQUATORIA – Competition is fierce for money for…
UN General Assembly President meets with UNMISS engineers combating the impact of climate change and Thai peacekeepers supporting agriculture initiatives for local communities
The UN General Assembly President meets UNMISS engineers combating the impact of climate change and Thai peacekeepers supporting agriculture initiatives for local communities. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS. Right…
Leading the fight for gender equality and an end to violence against women in South Sudan
A lifelong advocate for women and children’s rights, Elizabeth Henry started the "Mother & Childcare” organization 24-years ago in Aweil and relentlessly works to ensure women are allocated seats at the top table in local…
UNMISS launches road rehabilitation project to support peacebuilding and livelihoods
A road rehabilitation project carried out by Bangladeshi peacekeepers is expected to enhance security and reduce inter-communal violence in the southern part of Central Equatoria. Photo by Surur Ali/UNMISS. CENTRAL EQUATORIA…
More than communication: Implementation of law on languages gathers momentum
Language, as a cornerstone of our identities, transcends its mere communication-oriented utility; it is the embodiment of dignity, liberty, equality, and heritage, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of…
UNFICYP Force Commander praises commitment of UN Peacekeepers in Cyprus
Ahead of International Day of UN peacekeepers, UNFICYP’s Force Commander, Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri of Mongolia praised the dedication and commitment of UNFICYP peacekeepers participating in the mission’s annual…
UNTSO Security All Female Team at The Main Gate
UNTSO Security All Female Team at The Main Gate At the main entrance of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) Jerusalem compound, an all-female team stands united, a force to be reckoned with. They…
UNISFA Leadership Team holds High-Level Meetings with Government of South Sudan Officials
On 21 to 24 May, the Ag Head of Mission/Force Commander Major General Benjamin Sawyerr and UNISFA leadership team visited Juba and held high-level meetings with officials of the Government of South Sudan (GOSS). The…
Ngok Dinka and Misseriya Commit to Peaceful Coexistence as Abyei Post Migration Ends
The Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities have pledged to foster to peaceful farming, grazing, and stronger inter-communal ties bonds at the end of the just concluded Post Migration Conference in Noong. The two communities…