Stirring speeches and cultural performances were aplenty as South Sudan marked International Day of Peace at the Nyakuron Cultural Center in the capital city, Juba, in the presence of communities, government officials, and international partners. UNMISS<br />
There’s a global consensus on the importance of young people actively participating in the political life of any nation. South Sudan, the world’s newest country, is no exception, as students participating in an inter-university debate in Juba demonstrated. UNMISS
Briefing the Security Council, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, said, “Peacekeeping is not a magic wand to help a country return to stability, but with the support of a unified international community, political processes, and peace agreements have been successfully implemented.” UNIFEED
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently organized a three-day national conference, bringing together traditional chiefs and local government representatives to discuss how the role of traditional leaders in resolving local conflicts can be strengthened. UNMISS<br />
A conference on protection of women was held in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, aiming to set a nationally led task force on ending sexual and gender-based violence. UNMISS