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While patrolling in Panyijiar, Unity state, to help protect civilians and reduce tensions in the aftermath of air strikes, UNMISS peacekeepers hear from community members, who believe that dialogue is the only route towards a permanent peace in South Sudan. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS

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Youth leaders and other civil society activists Twic County have come together to spread the word of what previously feuding Twic and Ngok Dinka youth agreed on during a recent peace dialogue. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS.

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Margret Ceasar leads the fight for women's rights in Juba County. She is currently creating strategic alliances with other women’s associations at the state and national levels. Photo by Ali Surur/UNMISS.

In Gogrial West County, many people are not aware of their entitlements to most basic human rights. To change this and train crucial stakeholders how to protect these rights, UNMISS facilitated a workshop with 50 participants, including representatives from key ministries, independent commissions, community leaders, and individuals directly affected by these threats.

After 13 years of protecting civilians in Bentiu, the relationship between Mongolian peacekeepers and local communities is so strong that the children can even speak the Mongolian language.

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UNMISS empowers Members of Parliament in Eastern Equatoria by enhancing their skills in managing the conflicts that sometimes arise in and between different communities in the state. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.

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Radio Miraya did a live "down-the-memory-lane" broadcast at the Women Union's Centre in Juba in front of invited guests and avid listeners as they celebrated 19 years of operating in the country. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS

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A series of ongoing lectures are bringing young students from South Sudan together to discuss their vital role in shaping public opinion and encouraging momentum in the country’s efforts to transition into a true democracy. Photo by James Ohisa/UNMISS.

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A peace concert in Malakal, Upper Nile, was a beacon of unity for some 2,500 people, who enjoyed a respite from tensions and rediscovered the power of their shared identity. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS

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