11 August 2014 - Seeking to reduce crime among youth in protection of civilians (PoC) areas at the UN Malakal base, the mission concluded a series of trainings for various communities today in human rights.

Topics included human rights awareness, basic human rights principles, human rights during detention, child rights and gender-based violence.

The workshop, which targeted 31 youth, called on young people to live in harmony and tranquility, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.

“Harmony in life is (more) vital than criminal activities within the camp,” said participant Anglo Lieb Liah. “I urge my fellow youth to respect the rights of others, especially the vulnerable, which includes the elderly and juvenile.”

Another participant, Halima John Nyijwok, said she now knew her rights as stipulated in the constitution. “I should encourage reporting any rape-related cases to concerned bodies for the betterment of our life within the camp.”

Human rights team leader in Upper Nile Marcel Zinsou said the trainings were meant inform displaced people about the International Declaration of Human Rights to encourage change within different communities.

Another series of human rights trainings is scheduled for the near future in Melut, Upper Nile.