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Lacking classrooms, returnee children in Ezo make do with informal lessons under trees
“I want to be a doctor,” beams an optimistic nine-year old Justin. He is among 70 other South Sudanese children who have recently retuned home from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and have been keeping busy…
Sud-Kivu: Local ethnic communities condemn Violence in Fizi and Uvira territories
SUD-KIVU: Local ethnic communities condemn Violence in Fizi and Uvira territories. Photo MONUSCO/Fiston Ngoma Uvira, November 15, 20189. - Under the facilitation of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic…
Government security forces acknowledge their duty to protect children in armed conflict
Government troops and police officers in Nzara County paying close attention to a review of the rights of children in general and in armed conflict in particular. Had they not already understood the devastating effects that…
History-making Vietnamese medical staff receive medals for outstanding service
Proud Vietnamese medical staff in Bentiu have received medals for their service. This week, the 64 men and women making up the Vietnamese medical contingent in Bentiu did not only receive UN medals for their dedication and…
Serbian medical contingent awarded UN medal for contribution to peace
While preparing to leave and be replaced by another squad, the 72 blue helmets of the Serbian medical contingent within MINUSCA received the United Nations medal on 13 November 2019, as a recognition of their valuable and…
UNMISS-led dialogue brings feuding communities together
Participants listen attentively during the Gwalla-Koro peace and reconciliation dialogue The neighbouring clans of Gwalla and Koro living in Bor-Gok county have for generations been strained by the weight of disputes over…
Senior officers from organized security forces in Yambio acquire leadership and management skills
UNPOL officer makes a presentation during a leadership training workshop for law enforcement officers in Yambio Officers from various organized security forces in Yambio have been equipped with knowledge to improve their…
Massive challenges ahead as South Sudan’s police launch action plan against sexual violence
A momentous moment for South Sudan National Police Service: the launch of an action plan against conflict-related sexual violence. On Tuesday, a promise consensually conceived five years ago saw the light of day at a…
Call for applications: Women in Politics – confidence, influence and effective leadership
Background: As key global players and partners in the full implementation of the Women Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the United Nations and European Union consistently promote gender equality, women's empowerment and women…
Trees of peace and reconciliation: Saplings planted in honour of Nelson Mandela Day
Music, sunshine, and an atmosphere of unity were in high supply in Juba on Thursday, as dignitaries and youths came together to mark the tenth anniversary of the Nelson Mandela Day, celebrated globally every year. Students…