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An ongoing general court martial in Wau strives to bring much-needed justice to communities. “Noone is above the law, irrespective of the uniform they wear,” says Major General Marech Chietak from South Sudan's National Prisons Service. Photo by Busang Maruping/UNMISS

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UNMISS conducted a two-day orientation on preventing violence against women in Malakal. Photo by Nyang Lieth/UNMISS

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With health services being in short supply in Upper Nile, South Sudan, UNMISS peacekeepers from India step in to bridge the gap with a two-day medical outreach for over 300 displaced people. Photo by Samuel Adwok/UNMISS

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There are many ways to protect civilians, says Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Gulilat, commanding officer of UNMISS peacekeepers from Ethiopia. An example: he and his troops handed over essential medicines to Bor State Hospital, which, according to hospital authorities, will make a real difference in saving lives. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS

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Here's a tale of courage - young people in cattle camps across Lakes state are beginning to move away from endless cycles of violence, focusing instead on trust, reconciliation and security. Don't miss this one! Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS

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There's a growing movement in South Sudan where men are slowly but surely becoming champions for gender equality and women's rights. At a conference in Malakal, Upper Nile, 40 men from different walks of life came together to speak about breaking cultural stereotypes and building a future where women, men, girls and boys have every opportunity they deserve. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/UNMISS

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In South Sudan, access to justice can't be taken for granted, as communities from remote Lietnhom can testify. Many of them have been detained for months or years without knowledge of any crime they may have committed. But, an UNMISS-facilitated case review has brought a ray of hope and marks the start of a long-delayed, comprehensive justice reform here. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS

11-year-old Naima Alex from the Juba Parents School reads the news to Radio Miraya listeners as schoolchildren take over the airwaves on the Day of the African Child.

Community members joined with traditional leaders, security forces, civil society and youth to upskill their protection of civilian and conflict prevention efforts at an UNMISS training in Uror, Jonglei.

Sexual violence survivors and United Nations partners discussed the importance of economic empowerment at a workshop in Juba.

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