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Community members in Bazungua vow to report gender-based violence promptly
Some 200 community members in remote Bazungua, South Sudan, were sensitized on upholding human rights as well as ending all forms of violence against women at an UNMISS-facilitated sensitization. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS…
In Bor, women strategize to actively participate in upcoming elections and governance
In Bor, women’s representatives come together at a three-day workshop to discuss ways and means in which they can fully and equally participate in ongoing peace processes. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS. JONGLEI - Women in Bor…
On International Volunteer Day, meet UNMISS volunteers serving for peace
Meet the UN Volunteers serving in South Sudan and read about their commitment towards communities in this young nation. JONGLEI/GPAA/WARRAP/UNITY- On 5 December, every year, the world marks International Volunteer Day. It’s a…
In Kuajok, government officials and UNMISS pledge to partner in ending violence against women
In Kuajok, UNMISS and partners are hosting several impactful events to mark the ongoing 16 Days of Activism. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS WARRAP - In a compelling display of solidarity, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan…
Bangladeshi peacekeepers win hearts and minds through free medical services
Peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with UNMISS held a free medical camp for patients residing at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons’ site in Wau. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS. WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – It was a good day…
“Responsibility, ambition and legacy” promoted as environmental management priorities at 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
As climate change continues to fuel catastrophic conflict in fragile environments around the world, there are calls for new partnerships to transform the environmental footprint of peacekeeping operations through new…
MINURSO MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
MINURSO was thrilled to welcome Dr. Dorothy Morgos, Senior Staff Counsellor from the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), who visited the Mission from 25 November to 2 December as part of the implementation of MINURSO’s…
UNMISS, partners raise awareness about electoral preparations and peace implementation
30 South Sudanese from each county in Western Equatoria State participated in a series of workshops organized by UNMISS in partnership with Wakeup South Sudan to raise awareness about peace implementation and electoral…
Call for action to strengthen women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding issued at 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
A collective call to action to ensure women’s full and meaningful participation in conflict resolution and political processes was issued by high-powered delegates from countries attending the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial…
91 countries express collective commitment to UN Peacekeeping at 2023 Ministerial in Ghana
Peacekeepers serve in the world’s most volatile environments, risking their own lives to protect others from catastrophic conflict and build durable peace. The threats they face are greater than ever, with rising geopolitical…