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Representatives from twelve political parties gathered in Aweil to discuss how to promote cooperation, social cohesion and national identity.

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There is always plenty to discuss to maintain peaceful relations between farmers and cattle herders during South Sudan's cattle migration season.

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Exodus Academy, a small school in Juba serves a community that relies on casual work and subsistent farming. Here, education is a luxury that most families cannot afford. UNMISS has a base not far from the school. For the past few years, peacekeepers have provided what support they can, creating a football field and playground, installing a water bore, providing desks, books, and engineering support. The latest initiative is a special book using photos and inspirational quotes from the children to raise funds to pay the fees of orphans and children in single-parent families, to provide food, books and improve the classrooms.

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Hazel De Wet from Namibia has served in both the humanitarian and peacekeeping arms of the United Nations. She is currently leads the Civil Affairs Division at UNMISS, which is tasked with promoting peaceful coexistence among all communities across South Sudan.

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A rapid response by UNMISS peacekeepers from Nepal has resulted in preventing a potential intercommunal clash between armed groups in Cueibet in the Lakes region of South Sudan.

UNMISS recently organized state-wide forum on the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security in Eastern Equatoria.

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The Rwanda Formed Police Unit in Malakal pictured during a medal parade honouring their contributions towards building durable peace in South Sudan. These UNPOL officers have set a benchmark for being agile, nimble and robust, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and for promoting gender parity within its ranks. 31 women police officers currently serve with their male counterparts here.

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UNMISS is funding the construction of a new outpatient department for Bor Hospital, scheduled to be completed in January 2021.

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Captain Thavin Khon from Cambodia used to be a teacher. Here she is back in her element, visiting a school in Aweil.

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South Korean engineering troops serving with UNMISS are protecting residents in Bor from the effects of unprecedented floods.

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