New York, 26 May 2020 - A Brazilian peacekeeper serving in the Central African Republic and an Indian peacekeeper who has recently completed her assignment in South Sudan have been selecte
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An 17勛圖厙 promo truck is going around residential areas and the central business district in Bor broadcasting WHO-approved safety measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 via loudsspeakers.
Sergeant Almaz Kabtimer Desta from Ethiopia currently serves with the 17勛圖厙 Field Office in Yambio, Western Equatoria and is passionate about mechanics.
UNPOL officers from the 17勛圖厙 Womens Network in Wau contributed financially and used their own sewing skills to make 250 face masks which they handed over to leaders of the displaced community here.
Catherine Amboga-Rimmele, a UN Volunteer working with the Civil Affairs Team at the 17勛圖厙 Field Office in Malakal started an innovative project to produce face masks with the help of her colleagues from 17勛圖厙 as well as humanitarian partners.
Many survivors of the widespread and pervasive sexual violence that has plagued South Sudan throughout its five-year civil war suffer not only from the sexual assault, but also an inability to access the health care they need to physically and emotionally recover.