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Norwegian Refugee Council

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Norwegian Refugee Council launches a new fund to make humanitarian operations more sustainable

NRC launched the Fund in November with an initial pipeline of pilot countries: Afghanistan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Mali, and Cameroon

The Norwegian Refugee Council launches a new fund to enhance the sustainability of humanitarian operations, with the initial focus of financing the replacement of diesel generators with solar technology. The fund will mix grants and loans from private investors and institutional donors, along with resources from NRC’s own reserves. NRC’s…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Partners raise Awareness about Electoral Preparations and Peace Implementation

The initiative was highly commended, with participants hoping for more such similar sessions to be made available to the public

As South Sudan begins gearing up for its first post-independence elections in December 2024, it’s now more vital than ever before for all citizens to be fully aware of the current political landscape as well as the status of outstanding benchmarks contained within the Revitalized Peace Agreement of 2018. In…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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In Bor, women strategize to actively participate in upcoming elections and governance

The discussion also centered around women’s role in conflict management and the ongoing peace process in line with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security

Women in Bor, Jonglei State have concluded a three-day leadership dialogue on the need to increase women’s participation in the permanent constitution making process and how to ensure a gender responsive electoral process. The discussion also centered around women’s role in conflict management and the ongoing peace process in line…

National Basketball Association (NBA)

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    • NBA Africa, Stanbic Bank and the Luol Deng Foundation celebrate the upcoming launch of the first Jr. NBA League in South Sudan at a new basketball court in Juba (Credit: NBA Africa)
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National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa, Stanbic Bank and Luol Deng Foundation to Launch First Jr. NBA League in South Sudan in Early 2024

NBA Africa and Stanbic Bank Unveil New Basketball Court, Host Jr. NBA Tournament in Juba

NBA Africa (www.NBA.com), Stanbic Bank and the Luol Deng Foundation today announced that the first Jr. NBA League in South Sudan will tip off in early 2024 and reach 450 boys and girls ages 16 and under from Juba during the league’s first season. To celebrate the announcement, NBA Africa…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Uganda: African Development Bank to lend more than $252 million to improve rural transport and facilitate regional integration

The financial support consists of two loans: $179.68 million from the African Development Bank and $73.15 million from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group's concessional loan window

Meeting on 1 December in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $252.83 million to Uganda, to fund the construction of the Laropi-Moyo-Afoji and Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi road. The financial support consists of two loans: $179.68 million from the African Development Bank and $73.15 million from…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for immediate end to fighting and mobilizations in Leer County, Unity State

UNMISS appreciates the efforts of state authorities who responded promptly to reduce tensions in the area

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate end to the fighting in and around Kai Gai, near Leer town in Unity State. The Mission takes note of reported attacks early on 28 November by pro-government forces and armed youth against a base operated by the…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Seed Security in Fragile and Climate-Vulnerable States: new International Rescue Committee (IRC) report on tangible climate solutions for communities at risk

The IRC is testing new approaches in seed security, aimed at enhancing farmer access to high-quality and climate-adapted seeds across Syria, Pakistan, South Sudan and Niger

New climate resilience innovations in seed security being designed and piloted by IRC teams in Syria, Pakistan, South Sudan, and Niger; The IRC calls for investment in climate adaptation solutions designed for fragile contexts. As international leaders gather for the COP28 climate summit, the IRC has released a new report detailing…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Advocating for Women’s Rights: Charity Edisa, Peacebuilder

Charity worked as a schoolteacher but the latent activist in her was dissatisfied, and she has been a fierce women’s rights defender 12 years before joining the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) Peace Fellows Program

At 54 years of age, Charity Edisa from Mundri in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state, is passionate about community work. “I am a mother of four and ever since I can remember, I’ve been drawn towards helping women and girls have equal opportunities to shine,” she recounts. Initially, Charity worked…

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As South Sudan prepares for elections, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls to end grave violations against children

To ensure child rights are upheld, in February 2020, this young nation signed the Comprehensive Action Plan to prevent and end the six grave violations against children

During conflict, women and children are some of the worst affected. When it comes to children, during South Sudan’s past civil wars, many were separated from their parents or recruited into armed forces and groups. To ensure child rights are upheld, in February 2020, this young nation signed the Comprehensive…

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First woman peacekeeper from Azerbaijan proud to serve for peace in South Sudan

Today, from defending the territorial integrity of her own country, Latifa is helping build durable peace in the world’s youngest nation

Meeting Major Latifa Rustamova for the first time is illuminating. The first woman from Azerbaijan to be deployed as a military observer with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), she exudes quiet confidence. After graduating from military school in 2004, Latifa began working as an officer in 2008.…