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Young UNMISS-supported counsellor helps sexual violence survivors find their voice

BENTIU, UNITY STATE – “Your problem is my problem. You are safe with me.” That is what Diddi Gai Tai tells people who come to her for counselling at a court in Bentiu. She looks them in the eye and says gently. “I see you are isolated, but I am here to help you, if you will let me.” Sometimes, that is enough to start a conversation. Diddi is a young psychosocial counsellor working with people whose cases were heard at a Unity State High Court in…

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The United Nations Mission works with the people of South Sudan to protect civilians and build durable peace.

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.