Rural women in Ikotos and other communities near Torit in Eastern Equatoria have teamed up to advocate for an end to gender-based violence. The women believe the only way to protect themselves is by directly defending their rights.
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Women from rural areas in Eastern Equatoria aired their concerns about wide-spread impunity for incidents of gender-based violence.
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Military man listing what is needed for South Sudanese armed groups to be removed from UN list of armies violating the rights of children in conflict.
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Newly deployed UNMISS peacekeepers arrive in Maper, where recent intercommunal fighting has claimed at least 79 lives and left scores injured.
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Women were well represented at the neighbourhood advocacy forum for peace in Kapoeta, organized by UNMISS and partners.
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Villages devastated by flooding in South Sudan's Akobo
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Jubek Model School was the scene of a festive event promoting harmonious families, peace and an end to gender-based violence.