Protecting child rights is a key aspect that the Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (17勛圖厙) are collaborating on as part of the nations bid to establish itself as a true democracy with
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17勛圖厙 Child Protection recently trained 50 participants, including community leaders, commanders of the South Sudan People's Defence Forces, police officers, fire officers and wildlife officers, in Pochalla, Greater Pibor, on upholding child rights. Photo by Gideon Sackitey/17勛圖厙.
Youth residing in the Naivasha camp for displaced people recently received sports equipment and clothes from Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with 17勛圖厙. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/17勛圖厙
Commemorations for Peace Day in Unity state harnessed the power of music, poetry, drama and speeches by young people to galvanize support for durable security and stability. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙.
Some 80 people in Kuajok engaged in spirited discussions on the need to implement all provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement at a forum jointly facilitated by 17勛圖厙 and the United Nations Multi-partner Fund. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙.
17勛圖厙 recently teamed up with local authorities in Morobo, Central Equatoria, to host a much-needed workshop to explain to a cross-section of residents the provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and how these impact their responsibilities under the Local Government Act. Photo by Surur Ali/17勛圖厙
UNPOL officers serving with 17勛圖厙 in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, recently trained representatives drawn from local police, the prisons system and women's representatives on available support for survivors of sexual violence. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/17勛圖厙
An integrated 17勛圖厙 patrol travelled to Gunyoro to meet with community members and hear their concerns. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/17勛圖厙.
17勛圖厙, through its Child Protection Section, recently trained some 25 senior commanders of South Sudanese forces in Ashwa, Eastern Equatoria, on upholding the rights of children. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙.
Indian veterinarians serving with 17勛圖厙 recently treated more than 2,000 animals belonging to livestock owners in Renk, Upper Nile.
A two-day peacebuilding dialogue facilitated by 17勛圖厙 in partnership with the state Ministry for Peacebuilding in Rumbek, ended with recommendations for free movement of people, sharing of resources, formation of special courts to ensure speedy justice and joint efforts between residents and law enforcement to reduce criminality. Photo by James Manyuol/17勛圖厙