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The United Nations is the product of hope. The hope — and resolve — following the Second World War to move beyond global conflict to global cooperation. Today, our organization is being tested like never before. But the…
Boosting rule of law continues to be an UNMISS priority as it works with the government and the people of South Sudan to usher in a lasting peace. The UN Peacekeeping mission, therefore, recently funded the construction of a new police station for remote communities in Kuarjena, Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS
WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – As signatories to the Revitalized Peace Agreement commit on a Roadmap to achieve outstanding benchmarks and ensure the transitional period comes to an end with free, fair and credible elections, the…
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The United Nations is the product of hope. The hope — and resolve — following the Second World War to move beyond global conflict to global cooperation. Today, our organization is being tested like never before. But the…
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Mogadishu – Progress in raising women’s participation in Somalia’s peace, security and development efforts came under the spotlight today at a gathering of government, civil society and United Nations representatives, among…
Monitoring, reporting on and preventing violations of human rights, including the rights of women and girls, is essential for South Sudan as it makes the difficult but necessary journey from war to peace. Senior military…
What are the benefits of having a secure prison perimeter? Inviolable custody of violent offenders; scope for outdoor recreation for inmates; and a general boost to safety and security for community members. That's why UNMISS…
Monitoring, reporting on and preventing violations of human rights, including the rights of women and girls, is essential for South Sudan as it makes the difficult but necessary journey from war to peace. Senior military commanders attending an UNMISS-facilitated training in Bor agree and pledge to be ambassadors of everybody's rights. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS
JONGLEI - With the agreement by all signatories on a Roadmap to fulfil outstanding benchmarks contained within the Revitalized Peace Agreement and the graduation of the first batch of the Necessary Unified Forces, South Sudan…
What are the benefits of having a secure prison perimeter? Inviolable custody of violent offenders; scope for outdoor recreation for inmates; and a general boost to safety and security for community members. That's why UNMISS funded the construction of a perimeter wall for Warrap Prison in Tonj North. Photo by Peter Kuol/UNMISS
WARRAP – Overcrowding in prisons is common across South Sudan. In the Warrap Prison, a facility located in Tonj North county, 250 detainees jostle for space. Theoretically, the prison has the capacity to house only 150…
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UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka visited Saudi Arabia on 23 October, as part of her regular consultations with key regional and international stakeholders and her good offices efforts to join international…
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This Week in DPPA is a brief roundup of political and peacebuilding events and developments at UNHQ and around the world. Security Council Security Council votes to impose sanctions on individuals and groups responsible for…
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UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL ROSEMARY A. DICARLO REMARKS TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL ON UKRAINE New York, 21 OCTOBER 2022 Mr. President, The situation for civilians in Ukraine remains dire. As of 18 October, the Office of the High…
The delegation traveled to the East Region where it met with Central African refugees and other stakeholders. UNOCA photo/Dana Palade.
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The Bureau of the United Nations United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa (UNSAC) carried out a field visit to Cameroon, from 9 to 16 October 2022, in order to collect and analyze…