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WARRAP – It’s a good day at the Kuajok prison—a baby has been born, and this tiny little life is emblematic of the positive impact prison reforms, particularly vocational training, has been having on the lives of inmates.
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At the prison in Kuajok, the vocational trainings initiated by UNMISS previously have an impact by offering inmates to develop skills in tailoring, farming and accounting.
In Liet-Nhom, the central prison is in an alarming condition. UNMISS continues to conduct patrols and monitor the situation.
Women in Unity State have spoken out about their persistent attempts to increase and make their participation in matters related to peace and security more effective and meaningful. Photos: Alexandre Marie Rose Fernande Alexandre/UNMISS
While patrolling in Panyijiar, Unity state, to help protect civilians and reduce tensions in the aftermath of air strikes, UNMISS peacekeepers hear from community members, who believe that dialogue is the only route towards a permanent peace in South Sudan. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS
Youth leaders and other civil society activists Twic County have come together to spread the word of what previously feuding Twic and Ngok Dinka youth agreed on during a recent peace dialogue. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/UNMISS.
Margret Ceasar leads the fight for women's rights in Juba County. She is currently creating strategic alliances with other women’s associations at the state and national levels. Photo by Ali Surur/UNMISS.
In Gogrial West County, many people are not aware of their entitlements to most basic human rights. To change this and train crucial stakeholders how to protect these rights, UNMISS facilitated a workshop with 50 participants, including representatives from key ministries, independent commissions, community leaders, and individuals directly affected by these threats.
After 13 years of protecting civilians in Bentiu, the relationship between Mongolian peacekeepers and local communities is so strong that the children can even speak the Mongolian language.