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NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - “We need South Sudan’s leaders to empower women,” says Mary Baril Catherine Demontano, speaking ahead of October, the United Nations’ official month for shining a light on the increasingly important theme of Women, Pea
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Mary Baril Catherine Demontano from the Philippines serves with UNMISS in Aweil as a Police Officer. She is passionate about protecting women from all kinds of violence. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/UNMISS
Housing for judges and prosecutors, funded by UNMISS through its Quick Impact Project programme, is expected to improve access to justice in the Ruweng Administrative Area. Photo by Jacob Ruai/UNMISS.
In Jonglei State, UNMISS invited diverse stakeholders to partake in constructive dialogues, promoting their active involvement in shaping South Sudan's political future. Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS.
Hundreds of women in Tambura enjoy coffee, conversations on peacebuilding, and camaraderie at their weekly get-togethers to support each other. Photos: Denis Louro/UNMISS
Residents of Gumbo Tawdat on the outskirts of Juba grabbed the opportunity to find out more about South Sudan's political developments. Photos: Blessings Samuel Phumisa/UNMISS
Only by helicopter were UNMISS staff able to reach out to the people in Akok, suffering from isolation caused by both intercommunal violence and floods. Photos: Zejin Yin/UNMISS
A newly constructed justice centre in Pibor is offering citizens hope of easier access to courts and significantly increased accountability. Photo by Mach Samuel/UNMISS.