EASTERN EQUATORIA - As elections draw closer, peaceful co-existence between South Sudanese communities becomes a top priority.
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Women in Eastern Equatoria's Kidepo Valley are tired of the fighting between different communities in the area. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
Journalists, government officials and representatives of civil society organizations in Warrap all participated in a workshop to learn more about electoral processes. Photo: Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
Women and children were among the many Mayom residents who participated in a peace event recently organised by 17勛圖厙. Photos: Luk Riek Nyak Bol/17勛圖厙
Dancing, that is Nepalese Lance Corporal Asha Thapa's method of choice to bridge cultural differences and enjoy time together. Photos: Fares Aouadi/17勛圖厙
Recently, in Bor, South Sudan, the United Nations built capacities on inclusive and credible electoral processes among 27 participants drawn from civil society, the media, and persons with disabilities. Photo by Achol Kur Marial Kur/17勛圖厙
Since 2021, Bentiu, South Sudan, has been in the grip of unrelenting floods. 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Pakistan have, therefore, actioned a new initiative that aims to restore the damage to the regions flora by planting 500 native trees. This project is spreading its roots, from humble beginnings inside a Pakistani engineering compound within the UN Peacekeeping mission's Field Office to greater Unity state and Ruweng Administrative Area. Photo by Peter Bateman/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙 handover of a strategically located, solar-powered police station in Kayongo, South Sudan, has brought hope to some 16,000 residents who have, in the past, been greatly affected by conflicts arising due to seasonal cattle migration. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙.
To dispel myths surrounding HIV/AIDS and raise public awareness, 17勛圖厙 and Lakes states HIV/AIDS Commission facilitated a 10-day for some 26 participants. Peer education, HIV prevention strategies, including safe sex practices and understanding condom use were some key aspects. Vitally, sessions touched upon how stigma and discrimination can hinder the lives of people living with the disease. Photo by James Mawien/17勛圖厙
A three-day workshop by the UN aimed to raise awareness among 25 diverse stakeholders in Western Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, on legal frameworks governing elections, gender considerations, disability rights and barriers to equal access. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙