Tag: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
South Sudan: Peace concert in Malakal attracts huge crowd
In Malakal, peace begins with some 1,500 revelers from all walks of life uniting for a flamboyant concert sprinkled...
United Nations Mission in South Sudan pledges its support to address the increase in GBV
Incidents of gender-based violence, with girls and women making up the vast majority of those being subjected to it,...
Ghanaian peacekeepers give hope to flood-stricken Unity cattle and people alike
Persistent floods in southern Unity continue to have a devastating impact on not only people but also their livestock,...
Education for girls high on the agenda at Women’s Day event in Aweil
“Access to education for girls is critical if South Sudan wants permanent peace,” said Maria Angelo, an activist from...
Women and displaced persons in Jonglei believe that a permanent constitution will positively impact their status
The world’s youngest nation has begun the process of drafting a permanent constitution, a critical opportunity for the South...
Without education, we cannot build a true democracy
“My constituents call me their liberator.” These are the first words spoken by Victoria Adhar Arop Chon. The sense of...
Building trust and confidence among South Sudanese continues to be crucial in building peace
“Peace is vital for a calm, prosperous, and safe life,” says Joseph Jame, Chief of Panyume payam, an administrative division...
U.N Mission in South Sudan supports creation of women’s parliamentary caucus
As South Sudan, the world’s newest nation gears up for its first-ever free, fair, and credible elections, efforts to...
As elections approach, building capacities of people with disabilities remains UNMISS priority
As South Sudan gears up for its first peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections, the country is at a critical...
Traditional and formal authorities learn more about division of judicial responsibilities in South Sudan
Sometimes, traditional and formal laws collide. At other times, one or both sets of regulations are unclear. In many...
United Nations Mission in South Sudan encourages community leaders to be ambassadors against GBV
Putting an end to gender-based violence requires the active involvement of both men and women, who need to be...
Special representative of the UN Secretary-General says “a sense of urgency” is needed as South Sudan enters critical year
Fast-tracking the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement, not least by getting a new constitution drafted, graduating and deploying...