“I grew up trying to keep myself safe amid raging conflict. War has taken a lot from me, including my parents, but it couldn’t kill my spirit,” says 28-year-old Sandra Nyabil.
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Women come together at an UNMISS forum in Bentiu to discuss ways in which they can ensure 35 percent participation in governance to build peace and ensure prosperity in their region.
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Ethics, crime scene management and the rights of suspects being detained were a few topics at an UNMISS-organized workshop for police officers in Aweil.
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All smiles (behind face masks) as an UNMISS-funded renovation of a primary school is handed over to residents in Alur County.
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Traditional leaders in Yambio learning more about the provisions of the revitalized peace agreement.