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From trauma to triumph: A survivor’s journey to advocacy

JONGLEI – After years of silence following a traumatic assault, Rosaria (not her real name) is now using her experience to advocate for survivors of gender-based violence across Jonglei State. “I am heartbroken. I was violated by those supposed to protect me,” she says, her eyes filled with tears. Her nightmare began during the 2013 conflict, when her family and neighbours fled Bor town for safety. As they moved through the bush in small groups…

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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.