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![Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers Nepal pinning medal peace](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/u.jpg?itok=ZpiVXirU)
Captain Prarthana Bhujel and her fellow Nepalese peacekeepers have been awarded the prestigious United Nations medal for their service and sacrifice in Lakes State, South Sudan. The troops have helped to protect civilians, build and repair critical infrastructure, and support reconciliation and peacebuilding among communities in conflict. Capt. Bhujel described the experience as "empowering and meaningful". Photo by Fares Aouadi/James Mawien Manyuol/UNMISS.
![unmiss south sudan eastern equatoria state torit prison gardening corrections officers food security](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/gardening_inmates_plus_unpol.jpg?itok=QhXHQjzv)
Thanks to an UNMISS initiative, inmates in Torit can now enjoy fruits and vegetables they grow themselves. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
![Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers Quick Impact project School renovation education children development peace secure future communities](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/classroom_block_2_.jpg?itok=EFtYEvHJ)
Thanks to UNMISS, students at the new iteration of Gondokoro Primary School can now enjoy a safe and conducive learning environment. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/UNMISS.
![Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers Quick Impact project Court Justice Wau](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/img20240801112805.jpg?itok=XH0oOsN_)
An UNMISS-funded Quick Impact Project to renovate the court in Raja County is set to strengthen the rule of law in the area. Photo by Michael Wondi/UNMISS.
![Peace South Sudan UNMISS UN peacekeeping peacekeepers DSRSG/HC/RC high-level visit nationwide flood response strategy Bor Jonglei](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/20240731_115750.jpg?itok=b5TtVz3q)
A high-level delegation from the National Taskforce and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), recently visited Bor as part of efforts to develop a nationwide flood response strategy. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/UNMISS.