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UNMISS-funded vegetable market makes dream come true for women in Yambio
An UNMISS-funded women's vegetable market in Western Equatoria has brought joy and hope to thousands of residents, making a significant impact given the current economic situation. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN…
UNMISS supports training on preventing HIV/AIDS
To dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise public awareness, UNMISS and Lakes state’s HIV/AIDS Commission facilitated a 10-day for some 26 participants. Peer education, HIV prevention strategies, including safe sex…
UN builds stakeholder capacities on elections awareness
A three-day workshop by the UN aimed to raise awareness among 25 diverse stakeholders in Western Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, on legal frameworks governing elections, gender considerations, disability rights and barriers to…
Green Bentiu Initiative – Pakistani peacekeepers encourage planting hope amid climate shocks
Since 2021, Bentiu, South Sudan, has been in the grip of unrelenting floods. UNMISS peacekeepers from Pakistan have, therefore, actioned a new initiative that aims to restore the damage to the regions flora by planting 500…
UNMISS hands over new, solar-powered police post along cattle migration corridor
An UNMISS handover of a strategically located, solar-powered police station in Kayongo, South Sudan, has brought hope to some 16,000 residents who have, in the past, been greatly affected by conflicts arising due to seasonal…
UN in Cyprus hosts seminar on cyber-crime in Nicosia
Today, the Technical Committees on Crime and Criminal Matters, with support from UNFICYP and the UN Good Offices Mission, held a cyber-crime seminar at Ledra Palace Hotel bringing together experts to discuss the growing…
Navigating Challenges and Driving Change
The following are highlights from the foreword by Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix to the Women, Peace and Security Highlights of UN Peacekeeping in 2023 report, “Navigating Challenges and Driving Change.” In 2023…
Lance Corporal Asha Thapa, the dancing peacekeeper: “Performing arts bring us all together”
Dancing, that is Nepalese Lance Corporal Asha Thapa's method of choice to bridge cultural differences and enjoy time together. Photos: Fares Aouadi/UNMISS LAKES - Peacekeeping missions are multifacetted operations that use a…
The UN holds electoral administration training for key stakeholders
Recently, in Bor, South Sudan, the United Nations built capacities on inclusive and credible electoral processes among 27 participants drawn from civil society, the media, and persons with disabilities. Photo by Achol Kur…
UNMISS continues efforts to maintain calm in Malakal following an outbreak of violence
JUBA, 06 June 2024 - Following last week’s outbreak of violence in Malakal, Upper Nile state, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to support efforts to protect civilians and maintain calm through…