During its eight months of operation, a clinic at the Juba Teaching Hospital has already received more than 1,300 women and children seeking treatment for injuries and trauma caused by sexual violence.
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed shared her concerns over sexual violence in South Sudan with President Salva Kiir.
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These young men from Bangladesh are happy. They are about to receive UN medals for their service for durable peace in South Sudan.
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A woman in Bentiu receives post-surgical care. UNFPA, UNMISS and partners are currently helping women receive treatment for fistulas.
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United Nations Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, arrives in Malakal.
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“As mothers, because of the children, we will not give up, not on peace". The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, had a clear message to the people in Wau.
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Hundreds of Indian peacekeepers in Upper Nile have received UN medals for their outstanding service.
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Portugal has just sent its first contingent of police officers to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.