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UN peacekeepers in Kapoeta North County having preparatory talks with two feuding communities ahead of a planned peace dialogue.
Photos: Moses Yakudu

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The 17勛圖厙 Annual Brief on Violence Affecting Civilians raises particular concern about a sharp spike in abductions by more than 300 percent. In the photo, abducted children are being released.

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Participants at a gender forum in Aweil did not forget to wash their hands.
Photos: Emmanuel Kele/17勛圖厙

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A hundred newly appointed politicians in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State discussing how to function across party lines. Photos: Jimmy Ludanga/17勛圖厙

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17勛圖厙 peacekeepers lead a campaign in Eastern Equatoria State to raise awareness on harmful effects of child marriages. Photos: Samira Y. Salifu/17勛圖厙.

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A visit by Thai peacekeepers, educational material, sports equipment, chairs, fans and clothes proved a winning combination to children at a primary school in Lainya County.

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Stakeholders in Western Equatoria State have been discussing how to make local communities more resilient and more able to cope with adverse circumstances.
Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/17勛圖厙

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Community leaders presiding over traditional courts in Yambio were recently trained on upholding human rights standards by 17勛圖厙. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙.

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A recent forum organized by 17勛圖厙 in Wau brought together civil society organisations, women's representatives, youth, local business people and other stakeholders for a fruitful discussion on ways to bolster recovery and resilience among communities living here. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/17勛圖厙.

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Despite COVID-19 lockdowns, women across South Sudan came together to discuss the importance of including women in politics, peacebuilding and post-pandemic recovery efforts through talk shows held on Radio Miraya during the month of March. These radio shows were held to commemorate International Women's Day.

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