LAKES – Ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, has led to untold suffering for women and children.
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South Sudanese police and military officers pledge to uphold child rights at an UNMISS workshop on protecting children against grave violations. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
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In Bor, an UNMISS-led workshop seeks to reconcile feuding communities from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.
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30 South Sudanese from each county in Western Equatoria State participated in a series of workshops organized by UNMISS in partnership with Wakeup South Sudan to raise awareness about peace implementation and electoral preparations. Photo by Felix Francis Katie/UNMISS.
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Peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with UNMISS held a free medical camp for patients residing at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons’ site in Wau. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/UNMISS.
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In Bor, women’s representatives come together at a three-day workshop to discuss ways and means in which they can fully and equally participate in ongoing peace processes. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.
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Meet the UN Volunteers serving in South Sudan and read about their commitment towards communities in this young nation.
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In Kuajok, UNMISS and partners are hosting several impactful events to mark the ongoing 16 Days of Activism. Photo by Zejin Yin/UNMISS