As South Sudan starts recovering from civil wars and COVID-19, this young nation stands on the cusp of establishing itself as a true democracy by beginning to draft its permanent constitution and looking forward to eventual elections
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Female traders from local markets in Juba participated in a two-day forum organized by UNMISS enabling them to share their concerns with local authorities and also sensitize them on peace advocacy. Photo by Peter Okello/UNMISS
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UNMISS recently conducted an advocacy training for 30 women leaders in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS
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UNMISS recently supported a UNDP-funded peace dialogue between three neighbouring communities in Ikotos, Eastern Equatoria, to ensure reconciliation and peaceful coexistence. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.
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Some 50 military officers of the South Sudan People's Liberation Army- in Opposition were trained by UNMISS on the urgent need to protect and uphold child rights. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS.
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To uphold rule of law in Lakes state, UNMISS recently trained customary court judges from eight counties on their roles and responsibilities. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
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Upper Nile state joins its nine counterparts in South Sudan by establishing a Technical Committee to protect and uphold child rights. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS
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Dr Roshan Jayamanna, an UNMISS peacekeeper from Sri Lanka deployed to Bor, and his team have battled COVID-19 to ensure they provide uninterrupted healthcare for Blue Berets as well as local communities here. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/UNMISS