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UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

South Sudan: Women Weathering Climate Impact and Increased Violence

Deforestation has forced women to travel farther for firewood and water, exposing them to increased violence

In Mugwo Payam, Yei River County, this year’s heavy rainfall has washed away crops and spurred the growth of tall grasses on Winny's family farm, creating an extra hazard. As she prepares for the day ahead, Winny knows she must be cautious.  “The tall grass hides men who rob and…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

South Sudan: ‘Malaria is preventable with the right tools’

Despite the predictable recurrence of malaria peaks, immunization coverage remains inadequate, contributing to overcrowded health facilities and an unbroken cycle of severe cases

Malaria remains a leading cause of illness and death among children in South Sudan. The country faces malaria outbreak every year, worsened by factors such as flooding, poverty and a fragile health system. Despite the predictable recurrence of malaria peaks, immunization coverage remains inadequate, contributing to overcrowded health facilities and…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

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)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

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 Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

The United Kingdom (UK) doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade

The UK has announced an aid package for Sudan and neighbouring countries

UK announces a major aid increase of £113 million for people in Sudan and those who have fled to neighbouring countries Foreign Secretary will call for the Adre border crossing to remain open indefinitely and for immediate action to end the violence Draft UN Security Council resolution introduced to push…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

South Sudan: Urgent action needed to address growing cholera outbreak

Contaminated water sources, open defecation, and overcrowded living conditions due to new arrivals from Sudan pose a significant threat to both refugees and the local community

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has set up a 20-bed cholera treatment unit (CTU) at the Renk Civil Hospital in South Sudan, in response to a cholera outbreak declared by the Ministry of Health (MoH) on 28 October. We call on all organisations in Upper Nile state to help prevent the…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

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…

World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan |

South Sudan mounts a nationwide polio vaccination campaign: a massive push towards stopping the ongoing outbreak

In South Sudan, immunization coverage has been impacted by population movements and displacement related to the ongoing humanitarian crisis

A nationwide campaign aimed at vaccinating 3.3 million children from 0 to 59 months of age against polio launched in South Sudan using the novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2.  The campaign led by the Ministry of Health, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and other…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

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…

UN News
Source: UN News |

Sudan war keeps reaching across borders, Security Council hears

Since the brutal power struggle between rival militaries in Sudan began last April, Abyei and its neighbours have grappled with disruptions in oil production and surging refugee arrivals

In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating instability in the contested region of Abyei, a senior UN peacekeeping official said on Tuesday, highlighting escalating challenges. Rich in oil resources, the Abyei area straddles the border between Sudan and South Sudan and is…