NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - We need South Sudans 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 17勛圖厙 in Aweil as a Police Officer. She is passionate about protecting women from all kinds of violence. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/17勛圖厙
Housing for judges and prosecutors, funded by 17勛圖厙 through its Quick Impact Project programme, is expected to improve access to justice in the Ruweng Administrative Area. Photo by Jacob Ruai/17勛圖厙.
In Jonglei State, 17勛圖厙 invited diverse stakeholders to partake in constructive dialogues, promoting their active involvement in shaping South Sudan's political future. Photos by Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙.
Hundreds of women in Tambura enjoy coffee, conversations on peacebuilding, and camaraderie at their weekly get-togethers to support each other. Photos: Denis Louro/17勛圖厙
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/17勛圖厙
Only by helicopter were 17勛圖厙 staff able to reach out to the people in Akok, suffering from isolation caused by both intercommunal violence and floods. Photos: Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
A newly constructed justice centre in Pibor is offering citizens hope of easier access to courts and significantly increased accountability. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙.
At a recent event in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, women voiced concerns about a lack of basic services caused by insecurity in parts of the state. Photos: Okello James/17勛圖厙
At an outreach event in the Pari community, many women made the most of a rare opportunity to ask tough questions about the political future of South Sudan. Photos: Isaac Billy/17勛圖厙