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In Bentiu, UNMISS continues to help alleviate the impact of severe climate shocks
In Bentiu, South Sudan, two years of incessant floods have created a climate crisis like no other this young nation has seen before. However, UNMISS engineers from Pakistan continue to mount an extraordinary response to save…
UNMISS sensitizes national policing counterparts on upholding human rights during pre-trial investigations
Some 50 officers from the South Sudan National Police Service took part in a training on upholding human rights, especially those of suspected offenders, during a workshop led by UNMISS in Torit. Photos by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS…
UNMISS informs members of Civil Society Network on the transitional political process in Yambio
The Civil Society Network in Yambio attending an UNMISS-led workshop on the transitional political process expected to lead to elections next year. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/UNMISS WESTERN EQUATORIA – With the implementation…
“You are strong”: human rights youth leaders tackle discrimination issues during multiethnic conversation
Rooting out discrimination based on ethnicity and gender were the main talking points during a multiethnic gathering of Kosovo’s young human rights activists. The Youth Initiative for Human Rights in Pristina hosted about 30…
UNMISS volunteers hand over lacking supplies to main hospital in Bor
At Bor State Hospital, beds, like many other items, are in short supply. UN volunteers serving with UNMISS decided to make a valuable contribution towards increased access to healthcare. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS…
Educating juvenile offenders keystone in reformatory process for South Sudan
As part of its ongoing capacity-building support to rule of law institutions in South Sudan, UNMISS conducted a four-day workshop for 25 officers working with the National Prison Service. Photo by Carole Abou Farah/UNMISS…
Need for skill-building, upholding rule of law, youth empowerment key takeaways from peace rallies
Two peace rallies in Akobo and Pibor, South Sudan, came up with a unified vision for a peaceful, prosperous nation - using vocational training to build youth skills, collectively upholding the rule of law and ensuring…
UNMISS in Torit raises awareness on the role of civil society in implementing peace agreement
Eastern Equatoria State's Civil Society Network learning a few things about the peace, constitution making and electoral process at an UNMISS workshop. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – With a permanent…
Innovative – and permanent – solutions for addressing domestic violence tabled during UNMIK roundtable
Providing mental health support for domestic violence abusers, tackling stigma faced by male domestic violence survivors and stopping the return of domestic violence survivors to their abusers' houses - these were some of the…
UNMISS raises awareness on safety, security and human rights for communities in Kuba
Despite living a mere 42 kilometers from South Sudan's capital, communities in Kuda knew little about their rights, plagued as they were with cattle raids, conflict and a lack of access to necessary services. Thanks to an…