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Women in Jonglei are gearing up for elections in 2026 by acquiring leadership skills and sharing experiences, like here, during a workshop in Bor. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS

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With thousands of people arriving from conflict-affected Sudan, Boro Medina is facing a severe lack of food and essential services. Overcrowding also means an increased need for protection of civilians. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS

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A huge crowd showed up at a Malakal event, stressing the need to protect the human rights of everyone, not least women, girls and persons with disabilities. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS.

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During a focus group discussion with persons with disabilities in Kuajok, hardened women and men complained that many pledges to address their situation remain mere promises. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS.

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Sudan women women courageously shared their experiences of terror and trauma after fleeing the conflict to seek refuge in South Sudan. Photo by Deng Mou/UNMISS.

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Women in isolated Cithou weave resilience into every one of their creations, making the most of the little they have to sustain themselves. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS

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A lack of resources means that far from all persons living with disabilities in Eastern Equatoria State have been officially registered. Photo: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.

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At a press conference in Juba, Mr. Haysom called on the country's leaders to make key political decisions to meet the legal, financial, and technical requirements for the first democratic elections in December 2026. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS.

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Achai Deng is a firm believer in access to education, vocational trainings and employment opportunities for all youth, not least girls and women. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS

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As part of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, more than 50 apprentices from the Torit Health Science Institute were educated on how to prevent and report such abuses. Photos by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.

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