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‘Now I know where to report’ - Yambio mother leads community push to protect children

YAMBIO – For years, Joan Atiyo Grigorio devoted her time to caring for children in her community. She often felt powerless when confronted with cases of abuse and neglect. Whenever she witnessed the challenges children faced, this mother of nine from Tiindoka did not know where to turn for help or how to report violations. Now this has changed, as Joan, along with over 20 other stakeholders, participated in an engagement facilitated by the United…

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Around 12,000 peacekeepers serve with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, carrying out many duties under the mandate determined by the United Nations Security Council, including protection of civilians, creating the conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, supporting the implementation of the revitalized agreement and peace process, and monitoring, investigating, and reporting on alleged violations and abuses of international humanitarian law and human rights.

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United Nations Mission in South Sudan

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan works to protect civilians, facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, promote human rights, and build durable peace.