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An UNMISS training in Western Equatoria, South Sudan, aimed at harnessing the power of young people in upholding peace and security, as this young nation races towards its first post-independence elections. Photo by Martin Siba/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA Against the backdrop of continuing conflict and political upheavals South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is approaching its first post-independence elections in December 2024.
In Warrap, a training by the UN Multi Partner Trust Fund inducted community leaders, women, and cattle camp youth from various committees on their respective roles and responsibilities towards attaining sustainable peace. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS.
WARRAP - To address recurrent security concerns in the Greater Tonj area, the stabilization pillar under the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund, co-led by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and
South Sudanese police and military officers pledge to uphold child rights at an UNMISS workshop on protecting children against grave violations. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
LAKES – Ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has led to untold suffering for women and children.
Meet Aurora Nauru Boey, Deputy Mayor for Kuajok and activist, who has devoted her life to raising awareness on issues that directly impact communities, especially women. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
WARRAP - Aurora Nauru Boey wears many hats.
In Bor, an UNMISS-led workshop seeks to reconcile feuding communities from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
JONGLEI/GPAA – Recurrent intercommunal conflicts have marred relationships between communities in South Sudan’s Jonglei state and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA).
30 South Sudanese from each county in Western Equatoria State participated in a series of workshops organized by UNMISS in partnership with Wakeup South Sudan to raise awareness about peace implementation and electoral preparations. Photo by Felix Francis Katie/UNMISS.
WESTERN EQUATORIA – As South Sudan begins gearing up for its first post-independence elections in December 2024, it’s now more vital than ever before for all citizens to be fully aware of the current political landscape as well
Peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with UNMISS held a free medical camp for patients residing at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons’ site in Wau. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS.
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – It was a good day for more than 300 residents at the Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons site in Wau, the capital of South Sudan’s Western Bahr El Ghazal state, thanks to Blue Helmets from Ba
In Bor, women’s representatives come together at a three-day workshop to discuss ways and means in which they can fully and equally participate in ongoing peace processes. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
JONGLEI - Women in Bor, Jonglei State have concluded a three-day leadership dialogue on the need to increase women’s participation in the permanent constitution making process and how to ensure a gender responsive electoral process.
Meet the UN Volunteers serving in South Sudan and read about their commitment towards communities in this young nation.
JONGLEI/GPAA/WARRAP/UNITY- On 5 December, every year, the world marks International Volunteer Day.
In Kuajok, UNMISS and partners are hosting several impactful events to mark the ongoing 16 Days of Activism. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS
WARRAP - In a compelling display of solidarity, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) kicked off the 16 Days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a dynamic series of events, echoing the collective commitment to eradicate violence against w