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An UNMISS handover of a strategically located, solar-powered police station in Kayongo, South Sudan, has brought hope to some 16,000 residents who have, in the past, been greatly affected by conflicts arising due to seasonal cattle migration. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Kayango, a locality in Western Bahr El Ghazal’s Jur River county, lies at the center of four corridors where seasonal cattle migration is most intense. Despite the 2016 Marial Bai Agreement which…
On 5 June, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga met with the Ambassador of Poland to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU, Przemyslaw Bobak, as he nears the end of his four-year tour of duty. The Ambassador expressed…
To dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise public awareness, UNMISS and Lakes state’s HIV/AIDS Commission facilitated a 10-day for some 26 participants. Peer education, HIV prevention strategies, including safe sex…
A three-day workshop by the UN aimed to raise awareness among 25 diverse stakeholders in Western Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, on legal frameworks governing elections, gender considerations, disability rights and barriers to…
To dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise public awareness, UNMISS and Lakes state’s HIV/AIDS Commission facilitated a 10-day for some 26 participants. Peer education, HIV prevention strategies, including safe sex practices and understanding condom use were some key aspects. Vitally, sessions touched upon how stigma and discrimination can hinder the lives of people living with the disease. Photo by James Mawien/UNMISS
LAKES – To dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise public awareness, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in partnership with Lakes state’s HIV/AIDS Commission facilitated a 10-day ‘Change Agent’ training…
An UNMISS-funded women's vegetable market in Western Equatoria has brought joy and hope to thousands of residents, making a significant impact given the current economic situation. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. WESTERN…
A three-day workshop by the UN aimed to raise awareness among 25 diverse stakeholders in Western Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, on legal frameworks governing elections, gender considerations, disability rights and barriers to equal access. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - As the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, seeks to complete its democratic transition by conducting free, fair and credible elections in December this year, the United Nations is supporting the…
An UNMISS-funded women's vegetable market in Western Equatoria has brought joy and hope to thousands of residents, making a significant impact given the current economic situation. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA – Singing, dancing, and openly voicing their gratitude: The women of Yambio have finally seen their long-standing wish for a marketplace fulfilled. Thanks to a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…
On June 4th, to mark Africa Day 2024, a virtual event on "Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century," was jointly organized by the African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York, the United…
On 4 June, UNOAU participated in a panel discussion organized in the context of the Second Session of the Africa Dialogues on Counter Terrorism in the margins of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Defence, Safety and…
A new civic engagement center in Yambio, funded by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Projects programme, is expected to boost community confidence and awareness as South Sudan approaches elections. Photo by Felix Francis Katie…
A new civic engagement center in Yambio, funded by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Projects programme, is expected to boost community confidence and awareness as South Sudan approaches elections. Photo by Felix Francis Katie/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA – As South Sudan prepares for its first post-independence elections, the role of civil society in ensuring widespread public participation is key. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…