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.
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Female entrepreneur Anyek Rose John wants to improve situation for girls and women in her community in Eastern Equatoria. Photo: Saima Nizami/UNMISS
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Youth attending an UNMISS forum on the peace and constitution making processes made sure to get their questions answered. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS
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So far, more than 1,700 cows, sheep and goats in southern Unity have received medical care from veterinary UNMISS peacekeepers from Ghana. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS
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Many women spoke up when UNMISS with partners informed and consulted internally displaced persons in Malakal on all things constitutional and electoral. Photos: Nyang Touch/UNMISS
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Despite living a mere 42 kilometers from South Sudan's capital, communities in Kuda knew little about their rights, plagued as they were with cattle raids, conflict and a lack of access to necessary services. Thanks to an UNMISS-led training, 61 residents have actively gained necessary knowledge on their human rights, plus come up with innovative solutions to ameliorate their problems. Photo by Blessings Phumisa/UNMISS
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Two peace rallies in Akobo and Pibor, South Sudan, came up with a unified vision for a peaceful, prosperous nation - using vocational training to build youth skills, collectively upholding the rule of law and ensuring community engagements to build reconciliation. Photo by Blessings Phumisa/UNMISS
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Eastern Equatoria State's Civil Society Network learning a few things about the peace, constitution making and electoral process at an UNMISS workshop. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS