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Women work together to resolve conflict and secure peace in Eastern Equatorian villages

“We are empowered. We don’t have to be silent. We must move to educate people about the possible causes of conflict and suggest solutions for peace in our communities.”

31 Jan 2020

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UN Youth Envoy advocates for “future proof” policies to build capacity of young South Sudanese

Sunday Oyella sits patiently working away at her sewing machine. It’s an old-fashioned Singer and requires a fair bit of foot pedalling to keep it running.

But for the 17-year-old, this machine is a lifeline – a chance to build a much brighter future for her and her child.

30 Jan 2020

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Mongolian peacekeepers provide much-needed medical care to communities in Unity

Angelina Chol has been suffering from a skin infection for more than a year.

Having left the United Nations Protection of Civilians in Bentiu in 2017 to return to her home in Kuerboni, she had no access to medical care and no means to travel back to Bentiu.

29 Jan 2020

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The high rate of illiteracy creates a challenge for police officers combating crime in Aweil

An inability to read, write and speak in English is proving to be a huge challenge for law enforcement officers working hard to curb crime in the town of Chimel in the Northern Bahr El Ghazal region.

29 Jan 2020

Military forces receive training on how to protect children in South Sudan

“It is true that a child is an immature human being with full rights. We would not be what we are today if our rights are violated in one way or the other during our childhood.”

29 Jan 2020

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Participation and access to education and vocational training top the agenda as Youth Envoy visits displaced Juba youth

As we arrive at the Youth Training Centre in the UN protection site for displaced people, several young men and women are busy getting on with learning new and useful skills.

29 Jan 2020

Young women leaders share their hopes for peace with UN Envoy on Youth in South Sudan

Flavia Zisok’s weapon of choice is a combination of her pain and her pen.

The young writer has published many poems about the immense suffering caused by war and her hopes for lasting peace in conflict-affected South Sudan.

28 Jan 2020

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Women in Lakes call on parties to quickly implement revitalized peace agreement

Women in South Sudan’s Lakes region have called on parties to the revitalized peace agreement to make a real effort to form the transitional government of national unity come 22 February.

27 Jan 2020

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Displaced people in Mundri camp suffer while waiting for transitional government to be formed

Fetching and selling water to restaurant owners and firewood at the Mundri market is the daily routine of Mary Alex to make a living for herself and her eight children.

27 Jan 2020

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Female soldiers rising up South Sudan’s military ranks call for greater respect for human rights

Rebecca Anyeoul is an expert when it comes to juggling her responsibilities.

She’s managed to raise seven children throughout the conflict in South Sudan while also serving in the country’s army for the past 25 years, rising up the ranks to achieve the rank of colonel.

27 Jan 2020

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