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WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL – Mariam Dafalla Taban in Wau is more serious than most about making her voice heard. In fact, the 23-year-old is determined to become the future Speaker of South Sudan’s parliament.
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During an inter-university debate competition, Mariam Dafalla Taban discovered her talent for public speaking. These days, she is using it to advocate for the rights of girls and women. Photos by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
A handover of a newly constructed police post by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Projects programme has brought confidence to residents in Magwi County. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
Cultural performances embellished the celebration of International Women’s Day in Mundri, Western Equatoria. Photos by Denis Louro/UNMISS.
In a year-long, ongoing livestock health campaign, peacekeeping veterinaries from Ghana have so far treated more than 23,000 animals across Unity State. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.
Colonel Maysaros Chea, Commanding Officer of the peacekeeping mission’s Military Police contingent, is proud of her gender-balanced staff. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.
"If you are good enough, you are old enough", the saying goes. Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir in Malakal is living proof of that. Photos by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.
Maria Angelo, a 27-year-old political activist in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, hopes to see her fellow women taking part in her country’s ongoing peace and political processes, asserting their rights. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS.
On this year’s International Women’s Day, meet UNMISS police officer Ayat Harb, who left behind her and two daughters in Jordan to serve for peace in South Sudan. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS.
Some helicopters are more important than others, like this one, belonging to UNMISS and delivering justice to Koch. Photo by Peter Bateman/UNMISS.
On International Women's Day, meet Mama Fatima, a 60-year-old woman in Juba who does not let personal setbacks stop her from living life to the fullest. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.