UPPER NILE While South Sudan has committed to end the recruitment of boys and girls by armed forces, many children remain in the service of such groups.
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Stakeholders in Renk discussing how best to protect vulnerable children from violations of their rights. Photo: Samson Liberty/17勛圖厙
A peace concert in Malakal, Upper Nile, was a beacon of unity for some 2,500 people, who enjoyed a respite from tensions and rediscovered the power of their shared identity. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/17勛圖厙
A two-day free medical outreach by 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Rwanda brings much-needed treatment and aftercare education to 600 displaced people. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/Trezeguet Musabyimana/17勛圖厙
A two-day dialogue among high-ranking security officials from Central Equatoria state and 17勛圖厙 is expected to enhance partnerships and operational coordination in efforts to protect civilians. Photo by Rabindra Giri/17勛圖厙
A small initiative with a massive heart - a 'green corrections' drive in Pibor Prison is changing the lives of the incarcerated, equipping them with farming skills and, more importantly, hope for a better future upon completion of their sentences. When I am finally released, Im going to teach my children how to grow rice in the rich land of Pibor, says Mary, an inmate. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
An ongoing general court martial in Wau strives to bring much-needed justice to communities. Noone is above the law, irrespective of the uniform they wear, says Major General Marech Chietak from South Sudan's National Prisons Service. Photo by Busang Maruping/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 conducted a two-day orientation on preventing violence against women in Malakal. Photo by Nyang Lieth/17勛圖厙
With health services being in short supply in Upper Nile, South Sudan, 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from India step in to bridge the gap with a two-day medical outreach for over 300 displaced people. Photo by Samuel Adwok/17勛圖厙
There are many ways to protect civilians, says Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Gulilat, commanding officer of 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Ethiopia. An example: he and his troops handed over essential medicines to Bor State Hospital, which, according to hospital authorities, will make a real difference in saving lives. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
Here's a tale of courage - young people in cattle camps across Lakes state are beginning to move away from endless cycles of violence, focusing instead on trust, reconciliation and security. Don't miss this one! Photo by Fares Aouadi/17勛圖厙