JONGLEI/GREATER PIBOR – K. doesn’t remember her age. It is believed that she is just 12 or 13, but she probably has more vivid memories than most adults.
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Local leaders issue a call to action for peace on the International Day of peace as hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate their diversity and embrace unity.

Bright colours, traditional outfits and cultural performances embellished an inclusive Peace Day event in Torit, with participants agreeing to work together to achieve their dream. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS

Wrestlers demonstrate their competitive spirit while embracing unity on the International Peace Day in Terekeka, Central Equatoria

Cultural performances and pleas for unity featured heavily when communities from Greater Pibor and Jonglei celebrated International Day of Peace together. Photos: Jaella Brockmann/UNMISS