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‘Stuck between bad choices’ – Girls in Jonglei struggle to safely access education

JONGLEI – In Otallo, pursuing education often means embarking on a dangerous journey. In an area that doesn’t offer formal education at the upper primary or secondary levels, girls determined to reach their full potential in life are forced to put themselves at risk by navigating insecure conditions to reach far-away schools in Pochalla South County or even across the border into Ethiopia. The dilemma they face is not whether they can complete…

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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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Radio Miraya is the radio station of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Listen to Radio Miraya through TuneIn or AudioBoom.

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.