"UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN – UNMISS"

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Citizens in Yambio, South Sudan celebrated the launch of a Partnership for Recovery and Resilience which aims to re-establishing access to basic services, restoring productive capacities, rebuilding institutions, and nurturing effective partnerships. UNMISS

As the world marks the International Day of the Girl, girls in South Sudan are hoping that there will be lasting peace in their country, so they can achieve their dreams. UNMISS

A joint UN-AU delegation to South Sudan has concluded its three-day visit saying that they hope for a “full cessation of hostilities” and will hold “accountable anyone going the other route.” UNMISS

Speaking after a meeting with displaced women in Bentiu, South Sudan, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, “Peace will not be made and, indeed, will not be sustainable if the population of this country, particularly the women, are not part of the process.” UNMISS

A joint United Nations-African Union delegation arrived at South Sudan for a three-day to support peace efforts in the country. UNMISS

Students from five universities in South Sudan marched together at the University of Juba where there used to be a battleground from decades ago. UNMISS

The battalion of 605 Ethiopian peacekeepers was awarded the UN Medal today in recognition of their commitment to serving the people of South Sudan. UNMISS

The first ever Vietnamese peacekeeping personnel have arrived in South Sudan’s Juba International Airport today. UNMISS

Female members of the Rwandan Formed Police Unit swelter under the hot sun as they prepare for a patrol in the nearby UN protection site. They belong to a unit of 160 police officers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - fifty per cent are women. UNIFEED