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“Women’s rights are human rights”: Malakal men stand for gender equality
There's a growing movement in South Sudan where men are slowly but surely becoming champions for gender equality and women's rights. At a conference in Malakal, Upper Nile, 40 men from different walks of life came together to…
“We may be from two countries but are one family”: Ethiopian peacekeepers hand over medical supplies in Bor
There are many ways to protect civilians, says Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Gulilat, commanding officer of UNMISS peacekeepers from Ethiopia. An example: he and his troops handed over essential medicines to Bor State Hospital…
Government peacebuilders, youth and UNMISS sow seeds of peace amidst guns
Here's a tale of courage - young people in cattle camps across Lakes state are beginning to move away from endless cycles of violence, focusing instead on trust, reconciliation and security. Don't miss this one! Photo by…
Building inclusive peace: How LGBTIQ+ communities are bridging divides in Cyprus and Kosovo
This story was written by Elssa Gbeily, a former strategic communications consultant for the UN Department of Peace Operations focused on gender, peace and security. Every June, Pride Month highlights the rights and…
Beni: MONUSCO Trains Judicial Actors to Fight Terrorist Financing
A training workshop dedicated to combating the financing of terrorism opened on Tuesday June 17, 2025 in Beni, North Kivu province. A training workshop on countering terrorist financing was launched on Tuesday, 17 June 2025…
Eastern DRC: General Alain Bamenou on Mission with the Congolese National Police
This visit to eastern DRC is part of the partnership between the Congolese National Police and the MONUSCO Police. General Alain Bamenou of Benin, acting head of MONUSCO’s Police component (UNPOL), began a strategic tour of…
Free medical care by Indian peacekeepers gives hope to over 300 displaced people
With health services being in short supply in Upper Nile, South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers from India step in to bridge the gap with a two-day medical outreach for over 300 displaced people. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS UPPER…
UNMISS-supported General Court Martial launches in Wau
An ongoing general court martial in Wau strives to bring much-needed justice to communities. “Noone is above the law, irrespective of the uniform they wear,” says Major General Marech Chietak from South Sudan's National…
UNIFIL statement on recent IDF grenade attacks near peacekeepers and Lebanese soldiers (3 October 2025)
Yesterday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dropped grenades near peacekeepers working alongside Lebanese soldiers to provide security for civilian workers in Maroun ar-Ras. The workers were trying to clear the ruins of homes…
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers lead “Walk for Peace” in South Lebanon
Nearly 450 people of southern Lebanon joined UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers in Sector East in a symbolic “Walk for Peace” initiative to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October. The event, which took place on 28…