JONGLEI – "To achieve lasting peace, we must build trust and bridge the gap between leaders and their communities.
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A “Citizens’ Talk” forum in Bor engaged civil society representatives, politicians and other stakeholders in a discussion on how to increase the participation of ordinary people in the implementation of South Sudan’s peace agreement. Photo: Mach Samuel/UNMISS.

In flood-stricken Bentiu, South Sudan, 270 Ghanaian police officers, including 63 women, serving with #UNMISS were awarded the prestigious UN Medal for protecting hundreds of thousands of displaced people, facilitating the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, and building the capacity of national counterparts. Photo: Isaac Billy/UNMISS.

In conflict-torn Malakal, UNMISS has further strengthened the judicial system by building a new prosecutor’s residence, so they no longer share space with the police. On top of new court houses and a mobile court, this project helps deliver the accountability communities have been looking for.
MALAKAL – Communities across Upper Nile continue to suffer immense harm from escalating conflict, severe food insecurity, and the strain of hosting most of the 1.1 million people who have fled across the bo

“Journalists have an immense responsibility to themselves and to their country. This job is for the brave, for those who stand for truth, and are committed to peace,” says Patrick Oyet, President of the South Sudan Union of Journalists at an UNMISS-supported workshop on ethical reporting. Photo: Rabindra Giri/UNMISS.

Using shovels, winches and pure grit, #UNMISS peacekeepers navigate through heavy rain and knee-deep mud to reach the isolated community in Maper, determined to hear and respond to their security and humanitarian concerns. Photo: Fares Aouadi/UNMISS.

In Central Equatoria, sport is changing lives and promoting peace, motivating youth to steer clear of crime, concentrate on their education, and securing a better future. Photo: Chaplain Nemaya/UNMISS.