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Peace South Sudan 17勛圖厙 UN peacekeeping peacekeepers ralley peace peace begins with me Western Bahr El Ghazal marathon

Waus third annual marathon, gathering over 2,000 participants, launched the 17勛圖厙 campaign "Peace Begins With Me in Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Busang Davies Maruping/17勛圖厙.

Peace South Sudan 17勛圖厙 UN peacekeeping peacekeepers health vaccine prison human rights

With a capacity of 150 inmates, Aweil Central Prison in Northern Bahr El Ghazal currently houses over 700 prisoners in crowded, unhygienic conditions. With cholera running rampant in the region, 17勛圖厙 advocated with local authorities and the World Health Organization to vaccinate all prisoners and their guards.
Photo: Deng Mou/17勛圖厙.

Peace South Sudan 17勛圖厙 UN peacekeeping local communities Gondokoro land conflicts tensions insecurity

A visiting 17勛圖厙 team engaged with local communities in Gondokoro, where land conflicts between farmers and cattle herders from elsewhere have led to tensions and insecurity. Photo by Issac Billy/17勛圖厙/17勛圖厙.

Peace South Sudan 17勛圖厙 UN peacekeeping peacekeepers elections learning South Sudan South Korea vocational training

Youth in South Sudan often have difficulties finding learning opportunities and jobs. In Bor, peacekeepers from South Korea have conducted (Bor) 3-month-long vocational trainings for young, and now optimistic, women & men. In Akobo, 17勛圖厙 has funded a similar initiative. Photo: Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙.

unmiss south sudan unity state bentiu rubkona women peace security elections

Women in Unity State have spoken out about their persistent attempts to increase and make their participation in matters related to peace and security more effective and meaningful. Photos: Alexandre Marie Rose Fernande Alexandre/17勛圖厙

While patrolling in Panyijiar, Unity state, to help protect civilians and reduce tensions in the aftermath of air strikes, 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers hear from community members, who believe that dialogue is the only route towards a permanent peace in South Sudan. Photo by Jacob Ruai/17勛圖厙

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