Juba, 8 March 2013 – The United Nations family is proud to join South Sudan in marking International Women's Day under the national theme: "Gender agenda: educate girls and women."
Local leaders issue a call to action for peace on the International Day of peace as hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate their diversity and embrace unity.
Bright colours, traditional outfits and cultural performances embellished an inclusive Peace Day event in Torit, with participants agreeing to work together to achieve their dream. Photos: Isaac Billy/UNMISS