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Twenty women from two counties in Western Equatoria come together to discuss issues related to women's protection, human rights and the role played by UNMISS as well as local law enforcement in establishing a durable peace. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS.

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A three-day UNMISS workshop in Bor, Jonglei, sought to empower local rule of law actors to deal with cases related to violence against women effectively and efficiently. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS

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60 participants drawn from a cross-section of local authorities and influencers, including women and youth, in Ruweng Administrative Area attended an awareness raising session facilitated by UNMISS to inform stakeholders about its mandate in South Sudan and build public trust. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.

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Extraordinary crises bring about extraordinary solidarity. That's what's happening in Unity state where UNMISS, humanitarian partners and the state government have joined together to save people's lives and livelihoods during the worst flooding the region has witnessed in 60 years.

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UNMISS Blue Helmets recently undertook a patrol to remote Nabiapai, a border town in Western Equatoria, where a shootout last weekend killed three people and injured others. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/UNMISS.

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49-year-old Sissi Renita Thorn, an UNPOL officer deployed to Pibor, South Sudan, shares her experiences as a UN peacekeeper in South Sudan.

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An UNMISS workshop in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, identified gaps in the implementation of the state's action plan to end all violations of child rights, as well as ways to overcome these challenges. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS.

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UNMISS peacekeepers from Bangladesh, in a bid to build trust and confidence among young students in Wau, recently teamed up with the Catholic University of South Sudan to organize sports activities. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/UNMISS

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Female traders from local markets in Juba participated in a two-day forum organized by UNMISS enabling them to share their concerns with local authorities and also sensitize them on peace advocacy. Photo by Peter Okello/UNMISS

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