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EASTERN EQUATORIA – “International Youth Day gives us, the younger generation, a platform to express our ideas, achievements, and concerns with our communities and international partners.
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Celebrating International Youth Day in Eastern Equatoria, UNMISS partnered with the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports to showcase innovative young performers conveying messages of peace through art. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
Eleven abducted children have been successfully released and reunited with their parents in Eastern Equatoria following intensive efforts by UNMISS and partners. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.
In a historic first for South Sudan, virtual court proceedings have been successfully conducted in Malakal, ensuring greater accountability and access to justice for all. Photo by Nyang Lieth/UNMISS.
During a visit to East Tonj, the UNMISS Head of Kuajok Field Office and Warrap State Government emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law to resolve disputes, given the surge in inter-communal conflicts. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS.
Celebrating International Youth Day, UNMISS offers a platform for young innovators to demonstrate the power of technology in addressing the nation's most urgent issues. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS.
Captain Prarthana Bhujel and her fellow Nepalese peacekeepers have been awarded the prestigious United Nations medal for their service and sacrifice in Lakes State, South Sudan. The troops have helped to protect civilians, build and repair critical infrastructure, and support reconciliation and peacebuilding among communities in conflict. Capt. Bhujel described the experience as "empowering and meaningful". Photo by Fares Aouadi/James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
UNMISS peacekeepers protect vital convoys carrying aid and other supplies on the country's most dangerous roads to ensure these deliveries reach millions in need. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.
Rocrocdong residents participating in a peace festival in Western Bahr El Ghazal, organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan to promote unity and social cohesion. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS.
Thanks to an UNMISS initiative, inmates in Torit can now enjoy fruits and vegetables they grow themselves. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
An UNMISS-funded Quick Impact Project to renovate the court in Raja County is set to strengthen the rule of law in the area. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.