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Nearly a decade after gaining independence, South Sudan is beginning the process of drafting a permanent constitution, which is expected to pave the way for fair elections. UNMISS and partners supported a workshop on the subject in Juba, the country's capital, sponsored by regional and international partners, and inaugurated by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/UNMISS.

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Kirti Kler from India is one of the dedicated UN Volunteers serving for peace with UNMISS at the mission's field office in Lakes state, South Sudan.

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29-year-old Captain Settawit Chansuk from the Royal Thai Army is currently deployed to UNMISS and part of the mission's engineering troops.  

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Nunu Nuela, a 28-year-old handicrafts expert from Western Equatoria, finds joy in passing on her skills to other women so that they can be financially independent. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.

Subhonzoda Abdumannon from Tajikistan is a 28-year-old UNPOL Police Adviser deployed to UNMISS and is serving for peace in the world's newest country, South Sudan.

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Corrections officers in Torit learning more about prisoners' rights. Photos: Okello James/UNMISS

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South Sudanese musician, Jado Yoanis Jago was born in the Tonga locality of Malakal, Upper Nile state. His dream of being a musician came true in 2015, when he released his first album. Photo by Samson Liberty/UNMISS.

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Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa, a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal, is serving a a Senior Medical Officer with UNMISS.

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29-year-old Innocent Opiyo is a graphic designer from Obbo village in Magwi county, Eastern Equatoria. With the money he makes using his artistic skill, he supports not only his own family but also other members from his community. Photo by Okello James/UNMISS.

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A new prison block was just what the doctor ordered and UNMISS funded in Chukudum, where the old facilities resulted in gender-based violence and unwanted pregnancies. Photos: Samira Y. Salifu/UNMISS

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