WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL: As a mere 14 months remain for South Sudan to complete its long delayed democratic transition by holding the countrys first-ever national elections, ensuring widespread participation in the peace process is n
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In Wau, a landmark forum hosted by 17勛圖厙 brought together state authorities, political parties, high-ranking security officials and civil society to discuss shared peace and security goals, including widespread civic engagement, ahead of South Sudan's first national elections next December. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17勛圖厙
Thanks to a community stabilization and violence reduction project funded by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF), residents of Greater Tonj area feel safer and more secure. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙.
An 17勛圖厙 patrol to the remote border town Jau to assess the situation of both refugees and returnees and the host community turned out to be anything but a picnic. Photos: Peter Bateman/17勛圖厙
In Bentiu, peacekeepers partner with the government to protect tens of thousands who continue to shelter at the internally displaced persons camp against conflict and climate shocks. Photo by Peter Bateman/17勛圖厙.
Joint peace event by 17勛圖厙 and Eastern Equatorias state Ministry for Youth, Culture and Sport marks breakthrough in lasting coexistence between formerly feuding communities in Hiyala. Photo by Okello James/17勛圖厙.
An 17勛圖厙 peace rally in Akobo encourage peaceful coexistence between communities, especially armed youth, from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙.
In remote Rocrocdong, communities have a reason to hope, thanks to the handover of a new police post by 17勛圖厙. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle
An 17勛圖厙 workshop in Yei empowered women to ask for equal rights and an equal voice in ongoing peace processes. Photo by James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
A two-day peacebuilding workshop by 17勛圖厙 Civil Affairs in Akobo saw a breakthrough agreement by armed youth to eschew violence and embrace peace. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙 peace campaign in Ibba, Western Equatoria, brought together community members, activists and officials in support of durable peace. Photo by Denis Louro/17勛圖厙.