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Commemorations for Peace Day in Unity state harnessed the power of music, poetry, drama and speeches by young people to galvanize support for durable security and stability. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS. “We must…

Unresolved issues surrounding parliamentary quotas, and women’s participation in elections in Somalia were highlighted by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed in the Security Council on Tuesday, with the aim of…

Some 80 people in Kuajok engaged in spirited discussions on the need to implement all provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement at a forum jointly facilitated by UNMISS and the United Nations Multi-partner Fund. Photo by…

UNMISS recently teamed up with local authorities in Morobo, Central Equatoria, to host a much-needed workshop to explain to a cross-section of residents the provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and how these impact…

UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, recently trained representatives drawn from local police, the prisons system and women's representatives on available support for survivors of sexual…

An integrated UNMISS patrol travelled to Gunyoro to meet with community members and hear their concerns. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS. A team of integrated UN peacekeepers recently headed to Gunyoro, which lies some 20…

UNMISS, through its Child Protection Section, recently trained some 25 senior commanders of South Sudanese forces in Ashwa, Eastern Equatoria, on upholding the rights of children. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS. “On behalf of…

Indian veterinarians serving with UNMISS recently treated more than 2,000 animals belonging to livestock owners in Renk, Upper Nile. Breeding animals is one of the primary sources of livelihood for local communities across…

A two-day peacebuilding dialogue facilitated by UNMISS in partnership with the state Ministry for Peacebuilding in Rumbek, ended with recommendations for free movement of people, sharing of resources, formation of special…

Antreas Pallikaras is a 22-year-old young Cypriot who always liked to get involved in programmes that promote conversations around the environment and climate change. When he saw the call for applications for this year’s UN…

Boghos Avetikian is a 23-year-old Cypriot who cares about the environment in his country and tries to learn new ways to protect it. In August this year, he joined the UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace programme and…

A recent workshop facilitated by the Civil Affairs Division of UNMISS in Turalei, Twic county, sought to raise awareness among youth, women, community leaders and members on the need to implement the provisions of the…