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Vocational skills training gives Tambura youth hope of employment and incomes

Those who finished the training also received start-up kits suitable for their different specializations

Excitement was in the air among the youth in Tambura when they recently, after three months of concerted efforts, finished a livelihood skills training. They are now able to make good use of their new know-how of tailoring, cosmetology and other beauty salon services to improve the quality of life…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Chiefs of Greater Tonj pledge improved rule of law when traditional and modern laws are better aligned

The event featured passionate discussions and thoughtful reflections, highlighting a collective determination to push through meaningful changes

In Tonj North and Tonj South, more than 60 traditional court actors recently took part in a pivotal training on ways to modernize customary laws and integrate them with the formal justice system to better protect the rights of women, children and other vulnerable community members. The event featured passionate…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-facilitated dialogue in Ibba reinforces that peace begins with inclusivity

This movement is evidence in the heart of Ibba, Western Equatoria, where people are uniting in a call for inclusivity, particularly in the making of a permanent constitution ahead of elections

As South Sudan prepares for its first democratic elections as a sovereign state, a grassroots movement is emerging where people across the country are demanding the right to participate in the process, particularly among those who have traditionally been marginalized. This movement is evidence in the heart of Ibba, Western…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hands over prison service training academy to help reform South Sudan justice system

Focused on training current and future corrections officers, the academy’s refurbishment marked a pivotal moment in South Sudan's path toward institutional development

Robust justice systems and expert personnel are essential for safeguarding the rights of every citizen. It is vital that these rights, including those of prisoners, are recognized and enforced with fairness, transparency and consistency. “As I stand before you, I reflect on our journey. We started as a facility serving…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Under-Secretary-General stresses United Nations’ solidarity with the people of South Sudan

The USG visited Juba and spent two days in Upper Nile where UNMISS protects and supports a large population of people displaced by conflict and flooding

United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Catherine Pollard, stressed the Organization’s solidarity and support for the people of South Sudan during a high-level visit to the country. During her four days on the ground, she engaged intensively with the leadership of the United Nations peacekeeping mission (UNMISS), the broader UN family, government authorities…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Grassroots dialogue hosted by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) inspires hope for a brighter future in Ezo

the people of this troubled part of Western Equatoria embraced the opportunity to gather at a special event, under the theme “Peace Begins with Dialogue”

The challenges faced by communities across Ezo County are immense. Residents are suffering from persistent insecurity, the dire humanitarian and economic situation, as well as the legacy of decades of war which destroyed key infrastructure and crippled public services. Despite these difficulties, the people of this troubled part of Western…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) facilitates dialogue between civil society and security personnel

Fostering open discussions and building connections between communities and their protectors is essential

The Civil Society Network in Jonglei is a vital voice for accountability and transparency. It advocates for open civic spaces and highlights the urgent need for support and solidarity in the fight for human rights. In response to their peaceful protests earlier this year, the National Security Service shut down…

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Significant progress towards reforming South Sudan’s judiciary made at high-powered workshop supported by United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

The workshop attracted several prominent political actors, including First Vice-President, Riek Machar Teny, Vice-President for the Economic Cluster, James Wani Igga and the Vice-President for the Service Cluster, Abdelbaggi Akol

Significant strides towards the reform of South Sudan’s judiciary were made at a high-powered workshop to validate a new report that will lay the foundations for a fair, transparent, robust and accessible legal system in the world’s newest nation. The workshop, led by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs…

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United Nation peacekeepers from South Korean help students tackle chronic food insecurity in Bor

As South Sudan forges its path toward peace, it is crucial to establish partnerships that merge academic expertise with practical applications

Food insecurity is rampant across South Sudan with more than 1.6 million children now malnourished and seven million people needing food assistance from humanitarian agencies to survive. Nutritious food is out of reach for these families because of a myriad of factors, including conflict, climate shocks, the economic crisis and…

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Peace partners urge South Sudan Government to produce plan and budget to complete outstanding tasks in peace deal ahead of elections

Their call for urgent action came at the first substantial meeting of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission since the Government announced a further two-year extension of the transitional period and delayed elections

International peace partners are urging the Government of South Sudan to produce a clear and realistic workplan, timeline and budget to implement remaining critical tasks in the peace agreement ahead of the country’s first democratic elections. Their call for urgent action came at the first substantial meeting of the Reconstituted…