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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…
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Statement by Mr. Guang Cong, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General/Political at the 28th RJMEC Plenary Meeting [As delivered]
RJMEC Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Guests, I thank RJMEC for convening this meeting and for the opportunity to brief you today. Let me begin by commending the parties to have reached a consensus on the power-sharing…
MINUSMA constructed classrooms in two schools in the Gao region.
On May 27th, Hawa Ahmed YOUSSOUF, head of the MINUSMA regional office in Gao, handed over the keys to two classrooms, each capable of accommodating 50 students, to local authorities. These classrooms were built by Chinese…
UNFICYP peacekeepers pledge to beat plastic pollution across the buffer zone ahead of World Environment Day
More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled. In Cyprus, ahead of World Environment Day this year, the…
UNMISS Force Commander visits key UNMISS bases in Wau, assesses operational and security situation
UNMISS Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian conducted a three-day visit to Wau to discuss operational and security issues. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – At the United Nations…
UN Police supports joint efforts to stop domestic violence across the divide in Cyprus
According to statistics, there has been a significant rise in the incidence of domestic violence across the divide in Cyprus. Domestic violence and other violence against women can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual…
MOPTI HOSTS A BLOGGERS’ FESTIVAL: A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND EVENT TO COMBAT MISINFORMATION
On May 29, the Centre Jean-Bosco in Sevare moved to the beat of "Festi-blogueurs", an unprecedented event that welcomed the local blogging community. The mini festival —held under the auspices of the 2023 edition of…
The art of peace: A Torit tribute to United Nations peacekeepers
Young artists in Torit at work, bringing their visions of peace, progress and UN peacekeeping to life. Photos: Saima Nizami/UNMISS EASTERN EQUATORIA – There is more to the International Day of UN Peacekeepers than marching…