High-pitched ululations, music, dancing and inspiring statements about the power, abilities and rights of women were all parts of an emotional UNMISS essay writing competition award ceremony at Don Bosco Senior Secondary School in Juba.
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UNMISS steps up efforts to help end tribal wars in the Western Lakes region of South Sudan
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Essay winner in Rumbek: “Women may be the only hope left to bring peace to South Sudan”
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Patients and staff at Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital in Rumbek rejoiced in receiving food and non-food donations from UNMISS staff. Photo: UNMISS/Eric Kanalstein
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United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita and UNMISS Chief David Shearer addressing the media at a press conference in Juba on 19 April 2018.
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Laat Luka and Daniel Deng Joseph in Rumbek belong to different ethnic groups but have become friends forever. Photo: UNMISS/Eric Kanalstein
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Assistant Secretary-General Bintou Keita wrapped up her four-day visit to South Sudan with a press conference in Juba.