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JONGLEI - In South Sudan’s Jonglei State, recurring clashes between youth from Duk and Twic East counties have left fear and displacement in their wake. A four-day patrol by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)…

JONGLEI – For cattle keepers, their livestock is more than a source of income – it’s a sign of status, wealth, and an important part of family life. So, when an animal falls sick or suffers from serious injuries, it becomes…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Carrying green leaves and singing for peace, displaced women in Tambura are taking their message directly to their communities, determined to overcome years of violence and give their children a future…

PIGI COUNTY – Careful not to collide with passing local canoes as they navigate the dangerous waterways connecting Malakal to Pigi County, peacekeepers from Bangladesh’s Force Marine Unit are determined to reach the isolated…

JUBA – “Children do not belong in war. Children belong in schools. Children belong in homes. Children belong in safe communities.” Listening to the powerful words of youth activist Allan Kudumoch, it’s hard to imagine the 21…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA - A new United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) initiative, known as Citizens’ Talk, is bringing communities together to discuss shared challenges and explore solutions. As the name suggests, these…

RUMBEK, LAKES STATE - A sense of calm currently prevails in Rumbek town. Amid the skitter of children, mothers sell dried fish and fresh vegetables in the marketplace. A hawker in a wheelbarrow raises his voice to be heard…

JONGLEI – In Otallo, pursuing education often means embarking on a dangerous journey. In an area that doesn’t offer formal education at the upper primary or secondary levels, girls determined to reach their full potential in…

JUBA – “I see a better tomorrow – a South Sudan where we feel safe, laugh together, and can speak freely to our government.” Raja Charity has seen more in her 24 years than others see in a lifetime. But instead of allowing…

BOR – Protection of civilians requires more than being present. For police to effectively prevent crime, respond to emergencies and protect those most vulnerable, communities must have enough trust to report incidents…

“They took me to the bush, sexually assaulted me, applied witchcraft on me, and told me to kill people.” This woman was only 15 years old when she was abducted during conflict in Western Equatoria. She endured months of…

JONGLEI – The best way to resolve tensions is through dialogue and trust-building. That’s why the United Nations Mission in South Sudan brought together community members from areas around Nyirol County, not just to address…