Across South Sudan, communities are suffering extreme hardship fueled by persistent conflict, a deteriorating economic situation, lack of infrastructure and development, as well as climate shocks, such as catastrophic flooding.
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Freedom of expression and inclusion in preparations for elections were the hot topics at an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-hosted dialogue for 80 members of the Gudele community in Juba.
Key resolutions at a three-day forum supported by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in Jonglei, South Sudan, included greater partnerships between state and local authorities to hold peace dialogues among communities; promote relationships of trust among the civilian population and security actors; open civic and political space; and deploy mobile courts as well as strengthen customary courts to improve access to justice. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
An 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-supported forum in Central Equatoria focused on the urgent need to enhance local governance by deploying officials, improving human rights training, and addressing gaps in essential services. Photo by Elizabeth Mpimbaza/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Residents of Romich lived in near isolation with no reliable phone service, radio and often impassable roads, until 17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers negotiated their way through armed checkpoints to install a new Radio Miraya transmitter, bringing information and peacebuilding to delighted communities. Photo by Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
An #17³Ô¹ÏÍø-supported mobile court in Renk convicted 42 offenders of crimes, including murder and rape, while 20 were acquitted or had their cases dismissed. The initiative is helping instill confidence in communities that fair trials are possible, and perpetrators will be held accountable. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
A High Court judge's arrival to Tonj North brings renewed hope and marks the beginning of justice for many, with long-overdue verdicts finally being delivered. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Bor, a new male-led network promoting positive and progressive masculinity has been established at an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-supported workshop focused on challenging cultural and traditional attitudes that harm women and promoting gender equality. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Community leaders, including chiefs, women, youth leaders, and elders, gathered at an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø outreach event to discuss concerns about the security and economic situation as well as steps needed to secure sustainable peace. Photo by James Sokiri/James Ohisa/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Bor, Jonglei State, 16 students, including four women, graduated from a four-month agriculture training course focused on sustainable rice production at Dr. John Garang Memorial University. The project is supported by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Korean peacekeepers. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø led a workshop on positive masculinity and gender equality for 60 participants, including 42 men, aimed at empowering women and addressing gender-based violence. Photo by Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.