Members of the organized forces in Yambio, Western Equatoria, have made a commitment to promote human rights as they work to protect and serve local communities.
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At a recent workshop organized by UNMISS in Western Equatoria, members of local organized forces, police and civil society came together to discuss an important human rights principle - eliminating sexual violence in conflict. Photo by Martin Siba/UNMISS.

More than 100 women police officers in Aweil joined UNPOL officers serving with UNMISS to walk for peace and inspire young South Sudanese to join the South Sudan Police Service. Photo by Deng Mou/UNMISS.

Working together to implement provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and provide services to citizens were the focus of a three-day retreat facilitated by UNMISS and RJMEC for executive members of the state government in Warrap. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS.

In a bid to protect the rights of children and ensure South Sudan is de-listed from the countries charged with human rights violations, UNMISS has partnered with state authorities in Eastern Equatoria to sensitize all uniformed personnel on child rights. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.

A handover of a newly-constructed police station by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Projects programme has brought relief and joy to law enforcement officials and community members alike in remote Eastern Bank, Western Bahl EL Ghazal state. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/UNMISS.
Sergeant Gabriel Muorten Akeu, a police officer in Eastern Bank payam (administrative division) and community members under his jurisdiction were jubilant when UNMISS officially handed over a newly const

A recent spate of armed attacks by unidentified gunmen in Tambura, Western Equatoria, has displaced many. An UNMISS assessment mission is currently on the ground, patrolling intensively and working with humanitarian partners to provide necessary assistance to affected families. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS