On a sweltering sunny day, hundreds of students gathered under the welcome shade of dozens of tents in the main courtyard of the University of Juba in anticipation of a day dedicated to celebrating the cultural richness, diversity and potential of South Sudan.
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UN Day celebrations in Juba focused on the cultural richness, diversity and potential of #SouthSudan with youth taking center stage as the architects of efforts to build a better future for the world's newest nation. Photo by Isaac Billy/UNMISS.

Residents of Hai Baraka on the outskirts of Juba expressed frustration and hope in equal measures at an UNMISS event organized to discuss the country’s political developments. Photo by Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS.

Mary Baril Catherine Demontano from the Philippines serves with UNMISS in Aweil as a Police Officer. She is passionate about protecting women from all kinds of violence. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS

Housing for judges and prosecutors, funded by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Project programme, is expected to improve access to justice in the Ruweng Administrative Area. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.

In Jonglei State, UNMISS invited diverse stakeholders to partake in constructive dialogues, promoting their active involvement in shaping South Sudan's political future. Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.

Hundreds of women in Tambura enjoy coffee, conversations on peacebuilding, and camaraderie at their weekly get-togethers to support each other. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS