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UNMISS empowers Members of Parliament in Eastern Equatoria by enhancing their skills in managing the conflicts that sometimes arise in and between different communities in the state. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.

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Radio Miraya did a live "down-the-memory-lane" broadcast at the Women Union's Centre in Juba in front of invited guests and avid listeners as they celebrated 19 years of operating in the country. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS

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A series of ongoing lectures are bringing young students from South Sudan together to discuss their vital role in shaping public opinion and encouraging momentum in the country’s efforts to transition into a true democracy. Photo by James Ohisa/UNMISS.

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Stakeholders in Renk discussing how best to protect vulnerable children from violations of their rights. Photo: Samson Liberty/UNMISS

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A peace concert in Malakal, Upper Nile, was a beacon of unity for some 2,500 people, who enjoyed a respite from tensions and rediscovered the power of their shared identity. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS

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A two-day free medical outreach by UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda brings much-needed treatment and aftercare education to 600 displaced people. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/Trezeguet Musabyimana/UNMISS

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A two-day dialogue among high-ranking security officials from Central Equatoria state and UNMISS is expected to enhance partnerships and operational coordination in efforts to protect civilians. Photo by Rabindra Giri/UNMISS

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A small initiative with a massive heart - a 'green corrections' drive in Pibor Prison is changing the lives of the incarcerated, equipping them with farming skills and, more importantly, hope for a better future upon completion of their sentences. “When I am finally released, I’m going to teach my children how to grow rice in the rich land of Pibor,” says Mary, an inmate. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS

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An ongoing general court martial in Wau strives to bring much-needed justice to communities. “Noone is above the law, irrespective of the uniform they wear,” says Major General Marech Chietak from South Sudan's National Prisons Service. Photo by Busang Maruping/UNMISS

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