I recall the civil war in Liberia vividly, says Elfreda Dennice Stewart, a United Nations Police (UNPOL) officer serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (17勛圖厙).
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In a historic medal parade, nine police officers from Liberia - the country's first-ever deployment to UN Peacekeeping - received the prestigious UN medal for their efforts to build an enduring peace in the world's youngest nation, South Sudan.
The 17勛圖厙 Protection, Reintegration and Transition Section recently organized a training for uniformed personnel from the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF), local police, and community members in Yei, Central Equatoria. The focus: to convene and connect community members, SSPDF personnel and local police in a bid to enhance voluntary returns and fortify a safe, secure environment for residents. Photo by Taban Geofrey Koma/17勛圖厙
Happy beneficiaries of the renovation of a primary school in Akobo, undertaken by 17勛圖厙 engineering troops from South Korea. Photos: Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
Some 35 women, and five male gender champions, joined a two-day workshop to discuss ways to boost full and equal participation of women in politics, leadership and decision-making. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/17勛圖厙
Sudanese pastoralists and South Sudanese farmers at a conference held to ensure a peaceful cattle migration season. Photos: Samuel Adwok/17勛圖厙
Tensions remain in Magwi County after recent clashes between cattle herders and farmers. 17勛圖厙 is assisting in finding sustainable solutions. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙 Quick Impact Project - a full renovation and furnishing of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Rumbek - has not only boosted rule of law but given hope to many community members as they seek justice for crimes committed against them. Photo by Nina Zubovic Vignjevic/17勛圖厙.
Some 100 new members of parliament in Jonglei, South Sudan, participated in an interactive discussion, facilitated by 17勛圖厙 and CEPO, on their roles and responsibilities towards communities as well as in pushing forward the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement to ensure a more peaceful, prosperous future. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙