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Here is a story of hope, of impact, of care and of kindness - the UN Country Team in South Sudan teams up with UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh and China to hand over much-needed items to the under-funded Agok Leprosy Centre in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS

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Today, a colorful and meaningful event marking the 77th United Nations Day was held at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba. The public event was attended by high-level government dignitaries, the UN family and community members. It included cultural performances, music and stirring speeches. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS

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Monitoring, reporting on and preventing violations of human rights, including the rights of women and girls, is essential for South Sudan as it makes the difficult but necessary journey from war to peace. Senior military commanders attending an UNMISS-facilitated training in Bor agree and pledge to be ambassadors of everybody's rights. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS

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What are the benefits of having a secure prison perimeter? Inviolable custody of violent offenders; scope for outdoor recreation for inmates; and a general boost to safety and security for community members. That's why UNMISS funded the construction of a perimeter wall for Warrap Prison in Tonj North. Photo by Peter Kuol/UNMISS

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Knowing how to prevent, mitigate or resolve conflicts is important for everyone, including community leaders and others staying at the UNMISS protection of civilians site in Malakal. Photos: Nyang Touch/UNMISS

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The sweet joy of graduating from a vocational skills training is there for all to see. Photo: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS

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Children in Abara were lining up, impatiently, one would assume, for access to their new, UNMISS-funded secondary school. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS

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Residents of until recently squabbling communities in Ikotos County had lots to tell a visiting delegation, which included UN peacekeepers. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS

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