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“Women are capable and complete in themselves”—Atong Malek, Entrepreneur, South Sudan
For entrepreneur Atong Malek, durable peace begins at home and its architects are primarily women. Based in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal, she believes that women must be given the platform to contribute to shaping…
“Music is a way to deliver messages of unity and enduring peace”—Achol Lul, Singer, South Sudan
Achol Jock Lul, a singer from Malakal in Upper Nile state, South Sudan, believes that music has the power to unify communities, stop hate and usher in a peaceful, prosperous future in this young nation. Photo by Ines Surwumwe…
Two UN peacekeepers killed in Mali, four wounded
A convoy from the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) hit an improvised explosive device north of Mopti on Monday, killing at least two ‘blue helmets’, from Egypt, and wounding four others. In a statement, MINUSMA said…
UNMISS police officers in Torit organize forum to discuss controversial sex education for girls
Overcoming cultural taboos was a key topic when UN police were discussing reproductive health issues with women in Torit. Photos: Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE - The words “sex education” have the potential…
Women in Malakal lobby for equal rights to own land and participate in governance
In Malakal, local women's representatives make a strong case for enforcement of the 35 per cent women's representation in governance, decision-making and leadership roles, during a discussion held on the margins of…
Protecting women and girls focus of discussions to mark Women’s Day in Aweil
In Northern Bahr El Ghazal, at a recent forum held on the margins of this week’s International Women’s Day, women have called for stronger laws against perpetrators of sexually motivated violence as well as underaged or…
In Mayom, new returnees are promised support by local authorities and UNMISS
A unique workshop held by UNMISS in Mayom county, Unity state, sought to build collective will among community members to encourage those displaced by past conflicts to return to their original homes. Photo by Jacob Ruai…
Following a cycle of conflict, UNMISS reviews dividends from local peace initiatives in Ulang
Following consistent conflict in 2020, which led to the deaths of 40 community members in a day, the people of remote Ulang county, Upper Nile, South Sudan, have taken on the onus of building sustainable peace and…
UNMISS builds capacities among traditional leaders and women on access to justice systems
In an innovative workshop facilitated by UNMISS, jointly supported by government partners, community leaders and women's representatives from all 10 counties in Western Equatoria, South Sudan, met to enhance their knowledge…
Korean peacekeepers’ support to strengthen local institutions
Throughout the month of February, UNIFIL peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea (ROK) supported Lebanese security institutions operating in south Lebanon as well as five city councils and an education institution with items…