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BENTIU - “Every morning, I am relieved that nothing happened to me on my way to school. But not going is not an option for me.”
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Aptly named, Hope, overcomes insecurity and dire humanitarian conditions to attend school in the Bentiu displacement camp every single day, in pursuit of her dream to be a public speaker. Photo: UNMISS.
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea are working with the local university to implement high-tech farming techniques and train local communities to boost food production and resilience in Jonglei and Greater Pibor. Photo: UNMISS.
In Kuajok, representatives from six counties met for three days to discuss improving coordination and connections between the state capital and remote communities. Photo: Zejin Yin/UNMISS.
A strategic communication workshop hosted by UNMISS in Wau helped empower women-led organizations by providing strategies and tools to enhance their visibility and amplify their voices. Photo: Busang Davies Maruping/UNMISS.
At a workshop hosted by UNMISS and partners, influential leaders from Western Equatoria urged the establishment of a traditional justice mechanism to hold those responsible for violence accountable. Photo: Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.
As communities in Pibor face the double threat of insecurity and flooding, UNMISS is providing protection through intensified peacekeeping patrols and constructing a network of dykes.
In Warrap State, increased intercommunal conflict is causing immense harm. In response, #UNMISS has increased its peacekeeping patrols to provide protective presence and assess community needs.
Diabetic Mary Ajah Deng was among 135 patients treated during a clinic held by medical peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, serving with UNMISS in Bor. They provided check-ups, blood tests, and free medications as part of their efforts to protect civilians. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
In South Sudan, a surge in cattle raiding is causing hundreds of deaths and rising tensions. An UNMISS Anti-Cattle Raiding Specialized Police Team, helping to combat this scourge, travelled to Lakes state to consult community leaders, police, and youth activists on collective solutions. Photo: UNMISS.
In Torit, 100 youth received vocational training under the UNMISS-supported Community Violence Reduction Project, which aims to boost income opportunities and prevent conflict.