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With South Sudan gearing up for peaceful and credible elections next year, upholding human rights for all is critical. Thanks to an UNMISS-facilitated training, civil society representatives from three counties in Western Equatoria are now better equipped to educate communities on these essential rights. Photo by Felix Katie/UNMISS
WESTERN EQUATORIA - As peace slowly returns to Tambura, Western Equatoria, after protracted conflict, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is making all efforts to consolidate the fragile stability here.
While conflict in Sudan rages, a four-day conference backed by the UN in Ruweng, South Sudan, finds joint solutions to reducing cattle migration related violence, thanks to cattle owners from Sudan reaching amicable resolutions with their counterparts in the world's newest nation. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
RUWENG – Every year, between January to April, cattle herders from South Sudan’s northern neighbour, Sudan, cross the border to ensure their animals have fresh grass to graze on.
Needing a wheelchair has never stopped Madelena Peace Aboyi in Yei from living life to the fullest. Shortly, she is set to start her own baking business.
CENTRAL EQUATORIA- Madelena Peace Aboyi has been suffering from polio since childhood.
Incidents of gender-based violence, with girls and women making up the vast majority of those being subjected to it, are increasing in Eastern Equatoria State.
There was lots of dancing to enjoy, or partake in, at a recent peace festival in Aweil, organized by UNMISS. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS
NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL- Thousands of revellers gathered for Aweil town’s cultural peace festivals, a two-day happening where exuberant singing and dancing kept visitors thoroughly entertained.
Youth, schools and art were at the centre of the UNMAS event to celebrate International Mine Awareness Day under the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait". Photos: Genevieve Imbali/UNMAS
KABOOM! The exhilarating trademark sound of UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) can, exceptionally, be present in their activities only through its conspicuous and curious absence, but not in any text about UNMAS.
Female entrepreneur Anyek Rose John wants to improve situation for girls and women in her community in Eastern Equatoria. Photo: Saima Nizami/UNMISS
EASTERN EQUATORIA- Among the lush greenery of Obbo in Magwi County, live some members of the Acholi tribe, a community with a rich culture and tradition.
Vocational training on how to bake bread, make solid soap and other items is expected to give 60 internally displaced women and youth a chance to make a living. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS
JONGLEI – Baking bread, making solid soap and manufacturing female sanitary products are handy skills to have. Perhaps more importantly, they can be used to make a living.
Youth attending an UNMISS forum on the peace and constitution making processes made sure to get their questions answered. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS
CENTRAL EQUATORIA – It is an opportunity they can ill afford to miss: South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is drafting a permanent constitution, its political and juridical compass, and comprising 70 per cent of the population, South Sudanese youth must
Charging customers' phones by using UNMISS-funded solar panels help peace committees in Lakes buy fuel for motorbikes, also handed over by the peacekeeping mission. Photos: Nina Zubovic Vignjevic/UNMISS
LAKES - Intercommunal violence, often related to cattle and involving youth, has been common in Lakes State.