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UNITY STATE - No less than 60 women are now equipped with the skills they need to write their own future as entrepreneurs in the community, thanks to an initiative by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Women
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In collaboration with Women's Vision organization, a three-month UNMISS vocational training helped local women of Bentiu to acquire practical skills in tailoring, bread-making and hairdressing. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.
In Wau, UNMISS veterinarians from Bangladesh inject much-needed hope at a local zoo, as they build capacities among animal keepers and hand over much-needed supplies. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS
Recently, people from nine ethnic groups got together to celebrate a peace festival, embracing unity. Photos: Martin Siba/UNMISS
Peace begins when journalists are fully empowered to report on the impact of conflict. In Yambio, UNMISS held a workshop for 30 local journalists on ways to ethically document sensitive issues such as sexual violence. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS
Perhaps peace begins with singing? If so, Malakal residents attending an UNMISS peace concert did their best to usher it in. Photos: Ines Surwumwe & Samson Liberty/UNMISS
Operational visits and engaging with stakeholders are the bedrock of effectively protect civilians, reveals UNMISS Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, during this week's trip to Rumbek, Lakes state. Photo by Fares Aouadi/UNMISS
Who said one cannot enjoy breaks to have a bit of fun while discussing how to increase the political space and participation of youth, in Terekeka and beyond? Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
An UNMISS human rights forum saw frank discussions about the need for all stakeholders to come together, despite their differences, and contribute to ensure that South Sudan's first post-independence elections, scheduled for December 2024, are free, fair as well as credible. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS
Every November, we mark Road Safety Week. This year, UNMISS partnered with government authorities and the Swiss Red Cross in Juba to host an event, plus distributed 150 helmets and 50 t-shirts, to raise awareness on the need for safe driving practices. Photo by James Sokiri/UNMISS