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United Nations Peacekeeping
Women and girls have borne the brunt of the six-year long conflict in South Sudan. Thousands have experienced the threat or reality of abduction, rape, deprivation, displacement and death.
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Women in Juba meet a high-powered delegation from the UN, AU and IGAD, urging them to support their right to representation.
UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, a delegation from the African Union and IGAD, including its Special Envoy arriving in Juba.
The IGAD Council of Ministers has endorsed a six-month extension for the peace process in South Sudan.
Young women and men in Aweil gaining conflict resolution skills at an UNMISS-led workshop.
Women from Dinka and Murle communities in Greater Jonglei meet and sign an agreement to end inter-communal fighting.
Journalists and civil society representatives celebrating World Press Freedom Day in Juba.
Extension of the pre-transitional period a sign of goodwill between the parties in South Sudan
Women at a conference in Aweil raised their voices to claim their rights and legitimate participation in decision-making.
South Sudanese police officers in Kapoeta receive certificates after being trained by UN Police.
