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Radio Miraya

Radio Miraya is a United Nations radio station in South Sudan owned and run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Tune in 24 hours, 7 days a week for the most accurate and balanced coverage of events in the world’s newest country. Follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/radiomiraya and twitter, www.twitter.com/radiomiraya In South Sudan? Tune in on 101FM or 11,560 Khz on shortwave.

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2656: Researching Harmful Cultural Practices - Girl...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/03/06

Charity Bangbe Ladu is part of the South Sudan Women Researchers' Network and her work focuses on the girl child bloodd compensation practice among the Lotuko in Eastern Equatoria. Her work details the practice in a nuanced way, seeking answers to tough questions on the gendered nature of the practice, the long term impact of the practice on women and the efforts to challenge subjecting women to this practice. Ladu is in conversation with Radio Miraya's Irene Lasu.

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14:41

2655: Farming and researching mushrooms as a...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/03/05

In a series of women who are making a difference in South Sudan, we focus on an enterprising researcher, Proscovia Mungasa James. Proscovia's practice based research takes her from her mushroom enterprise to addressing how women in South Sudan can use local resources to earn a living through farming as a business. In the context of International Women's Day, Proscovia, a receipient of the South Sudan Women Researcher's Network programme faciliated by the Rift Valley Institute, advocates for more

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13:04

2655: Women Leaders: Producing Local Knowledge,...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/03/04

We spotlight women who are helping us understand the diverse lives of South Sudanese through research. Marlin John Serefino delves into traditional healing and spirituality among the Faratit communities of Western Bahr El Ghazal. She speaks about how community members negotiate the tensions between different faiths and cultural changes while remaining rooted in their traditional practices and beliefs. Marlin's research involves the personal experiences of her research subjects, interweaving

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8:43

2654: International Women's Day: The European Union...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/03/04

The European Union Delegation in Juba is supporting the South Sudan Women Researchers Network through the Rift Valley Institute. Lothar Jaschke, the Head of Political Section, and Noemi Szokol, the Programme Manager at the European Union tell Radio Miraya that including the perspectives of women in research improves the quality of research. They speak about the various women' empowerment programmes that are supported by the Delegation in South Sudan. These include an innovative project on Public

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108:37

2653: ROUNDTABLE: Political Parties' Positions on...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/03/02

Different political parties in South Sudan have been stating their positions regarding the upcoming elections. According to peace monitors R-JMEC, the six-year period of the Agreement marks the longest period of relative peace, inclusivity and stability since South Sudan got its independence in 2011. Elections are intended to terminate the transitional process and usher in a democratically elected government. The South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), the Sudan People's Liberation

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6:37

2652: International Wheelchair Day: An accessible...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/03/01

It's International Wheelchair Day. The day is important for millions of wheelchair users around the world because their lives would be very difficult without wheelchairs. This day provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of wheelchair users to the society and emphasize and embrace an accessible environment. Savia Juan from Girls Education South Sudan explains more on the importance of the day.

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25:16

2652: International Zero Discrimination Day: Stigma...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/03/01

On the International Zero Discrimination Day, the South Sudan HIV/AIDs Commission says stigma remains one of the biggest challenges in fight against the disease. Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on 1 March each year by the United Nations and other international organizations. The day aims to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout the member states of the UN. This year’s theme for the day is: “To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights.” The guests

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28:49

2651: Professor James Ukuk: Reflections on the four...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/29

The South Sudan Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) is in its 4 years and possibly its final leg as elections are expected in December 2024. Professor James Ukuk tells Radio Miraya's Sani Martin that there has been relative calm as the capital city Juba and the capitals of other States has experienced stability. He says the economic activity has attracted people to the capitals. However, he expresses concern on the rule of law as judges have left the judiciary. The gap is

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42:33

2651: Democracy in Action: The constitution making...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/29

In this episode, host Sani Martin and the guests are discussing the constitution-making and the participation of the citizens in the process.The South Sudan permanent constitution must outlive ARCSS, set procedures for national affairs, lessen ethnic tensions, establish democracy and promote home-grown governance process. Where are we with the process? The guests are Dr. Richard K. Mulla, legal expert and a member of the National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) and Martha Nyalam Chatim,

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20:16

2651: What is Your Message for Peace? Emerging...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/29

The Sant'Egidio peace project under the Rome Initiative funded by Government of Canada is engaging young people in South Sudan in promoting peace. The South Sudan Council of Churces and Anataban are some of the local partners that are engaging young people in changing the narratives through dialogues. The youth focused dialogues are tackling the contemporary challenges of South Sudanese youth and seek peace-centred solutions. In the studio conversation our guests are: 1. James Sewat,

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13:21

2650: Resilience Organization in partnership with...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/28

Resilience Organisation working with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have transcribed textbooks to the braille format for teachers at the Rajaf Educational Centre. CEO of Resilience Organization Kevina Abalo tell Radio Miraya that they are running inclusive sexual and reproductive rights awareness programmes that provide information to people with disabilities in accessible formats.

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12:17

2649: Keeping South Sudan Children in Class: WFP's...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/27

The UN World Food Programme (WFP)'s School Feeding Project targeting 400 000 children is providing local nutritious meals to school children and keeping the classes going on. The WFPs Aachal Chand who is Head of Nutrition and School Feeding and Kenyi Kennedy, Programme Associate School Feeding Programme tell Radio Miraya that access to education in places where there is food insecurity also protects girls from early marriage. The programme has a far reaching impact in the communities.

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11:41

2648: International Mother Language Day: Focusing on...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/23

On this year's International Mother Language Day, UNESCO emphasizes the importance of mother tongue in enabling effective learning. The mother tongue day was commemorated under the theme “Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning.” We speak to Becu Thomas, the National Professional Officer for Culture at UNESCO South Sudan on how the country can promote the use of local languages both in schools and at home.

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46:33

2647: The Spotlight. Chukwuemeka Romeo

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/22

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2646: The Spotlight. Samuel Cherinet

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/22

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48:01

2645: Public Service introduces reforms towards...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/22

The Ministry of Public Service and Human Plan Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Planning are working together to implement a number of civil service reforms to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in the public service in line with international practices.Part of the reforms in the pipeline is a modern Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) with a biometrically integrated Payroll Management System. Lucy Kiden is in conversation with: 1. Hon. Philister

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12:54

2644: UNMISS and RDAA Implement a Project Addressing...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/21

Guests: - Albert Zingorani - Deputy Director of the Rural Development Action Aid - Sheila Keetharuth - Senior Women’s Protection Advisor at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan

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12:55

2643: MBS. CARE International: Women Lead in...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/21

Guest: Ceaser Lupai - Gender in Emergencies Project Manager Juliet Lucka - Beneficiary

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13:50

2642: Women for Development Organization: Toward...

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/20

Guests: - Mariam Doru Charity Andrew - Mariam Kiden

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48:27

2641: The Spotlight: Erlan Bakiev

Radio Miraya ·

2024/02/19

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