29-year-old Zekia Musa Ahmed holds a degree in psychology from the University of Juba and works with the Ministry of Education representing people with disabilities.
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Nearly a decade after gaining independence, South Sudan is beginning the process of drafting a permanent constitution, which is expected to pave the way for fair elections. UNMISS and partners supported a workshop on the subject in Juba, the country's capital, sponsored by regional and international partners, and inaugurated by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS.
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