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Thousands of women and girls across South Sudan have suffered rape and other abuse during the brutal civil war which erupted in 2013.
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Addressing and reversing the culture of impunity is crucial to end sexual violence in South Sudan, United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, stated at a press conference in Juba.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed shared her concerns over sexual violence in South Sudan with President Salva Kiir.
These young men from Bangladesh are happy. They are about to receive UN medals for their service for durable peace in South Sudan.
A woman in Bentiu receives post-surgical care. UNFPA, UNMISS and partners are currently helping women receive treatment for fistulas.
United Nations Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, arrives in Malakal.
“As mothers, because of the children, we will not give up, not on peace". The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, had a clear message to the people in Wau.
Hundreds of Indian peacekeepers in Upper Nile have received UN medals for their outstanding service.
Some 150 Nepalese peacekeepers belonging to its High Readiness Company have received UN medals for their distinguished service in South Sudan.
Portugal has just sent its first contingent of police officers to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.
Senior South Sudanese prison officers received certificates after a week-long training on human rights, sexual gender-based violence and community policing.