CENTRAL EQUATORIA My constituents call me their liberator. These are the first words spoken by Victoria Adhar Arop Chon.
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Victoria Chon, an 82-year-old South Sudanese lawmaker is an inspiration to women and young girls across the world. She believes education for all is essential for the world's newest nation to successfully complete its democratic transition. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17勛圖厙
A two-day consultation in Bor saw cogent discussions on key issues - full and equal participation of women and displaced people in constitution-making; fortified security structures as well as upcoming elections. 89 participants attended this meeting, jointly facilitated by 17勛圖厙, UNDP and UNHCR. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙
At a recent workshop in Panyume, South Sudan, facilitated by 17勛圖厙, tackled tough topics - sexual and gender-based violence, intercommunal conflict, human rights and the role of citizens in upcoming elections. The consensus: peace begins with collective efforts to safeguard every individual's rights and dignity. Photo by James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
Given the importance of journalism in shaping a democratic way of life as well as creating a vibrant, open civic space, 17勛圖厙 recently facilitated a training on ethical media practices for 30 journalists as well as civil society representatives in Bor, South Sudan. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙
To build trust and confidence among local populations, South Korean peacekeepers from 17勛圖厙 recently handed over scholastic material and sports items to students from five primary schools in Bor, as well as to the Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology and five schools in Bor, Jonglei state. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙.
In Renk, Upper Nile, 25 people living with disabilities discuss playing a more central role in shaping a more peaceful, prosperous future for South Sudan at a forum organized by 17勛圖厙. Photo by Simon Waky/17勛圖厙.
A two-day workshop by 17勛圖厙 in Upper Nile sought to address distrust between civilians and uniformed personnel in an attempt to build a sustained peace in this troubled region of the world's newest nation, South Sudan. Photo by Samuel Adwok/17勛圖厙.
Joint efforts by 17勛圖厙, faith-based leaders and state as well as county authorities have led to a remarkable increase in peace gains across Ikotos in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, where once-feuding communities are now embracing dialogue as a means to establish a prosperous, harmonious future. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙.