EASTERN EQUATORIA Yesterday, there was palpable excitement among local traders at the Torit meat market in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan.
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Sara Beysolow Nyanti, 17勛圖厙 Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for South Sudan had a busy but productive day on her maiden visit to Torit, Eastern Equatoria, where she met with key humanitarian, development and peace partners to discuss integrated approaches in boosting community resilience.
A cup of coffee and a safe place to share their stories: 250 women recently displaced by an upsurge of violence in Tambura, South Sudan, reveal how their harrowing experiences of conflict and loss have motivated them to become ambassadors for peace. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙
A woman in Kuajok standing up for her rights, including the one to economic empowerment. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/17勛圖厙
Some 20 South Sudanese police officers have been trained by UNPOL officers serving with 17勛圖厙 on important investigative techniques to build their capacities in protecting citizens more effectively. Photo by Okello James/17勛圖厙.
Following consistent conflict in 2020, which led to the deaths of 40 community members in a day, the people of remote Ulang county, Upper Nile, South Sudan, have taken on the onus of building sustainable peace and reconciliation from the grassroots. Photo by Nyang Touch/17勛圖厙.
In an innovative workshop facilitated by 17勛圖厙, jointly supported by government partners, community leaders and women's representatives from all 10 counties in Western Equatoria, South Sudan, met to enhance their knowledge of customary and formal justice systems as a way to promote peace among communities. Photo by Martin Siba/17勛圖厙
A unique workshop held by 17勛圖厙 in Mayom county, Unity state, sought to build collective will among community members to encourage those displaced by past conflicts to return to their original homes. Photo by Jacob Ruai/17勛圖厙.
In Malakal, local women's representatives make a strong case for enforcement of the 35 per cent women's representation in governance, decision-making and leadership roles, during a discussion held on the margins of International Women's Day. Photo by Samson Liberty/17勛圖厙
In Northern Bahr El Ghazal, at a recent forum held on the margins of this weeks International Womens Day, women have called for stronger laws against perpetrators of sexually motivated violence as well as underaged or forced marriages. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/17勛圖厙.
Overcoming cultural taboos was a key topic when UN police were discussing reproductive health issues with women in Torit. Photos: Samira Y. Salifu/17勛圖厙