BOR - Across the world, social workers play an irreplaceable role. They are the collective conscience of a society as they work tirelessly to improve people's lives, promote human rights and overall wellbeing.
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Some 50 social workers in Jonglei were trained on preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence by 17勛圖厙. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
Fifty South Sudanese military personnel in Iruba cantonment site, Eastern Equatoria, received a human rights training facilitated by 17勛圖厙 where they said they believe that given the relative peace in the state, all South Sudanese military who are party to the Revitalized Peace Agreement should participate jointly in such capacity building initiatives. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/17勛圖厙.
Twenty-eight key security actors in Malakal, Upper Nile, were trained on gender equality and their role in preventing violence against women by 17勛圖厙 and UN Women. Photo by Samson Liberty/17勛圖厙.
Twenty women from two counties in Western Equatoria come together to discuss issues related to women's protection, human rights and the role played by 17勛圖厙 as well as local law enforcement in establishing a durable peace. Photo by Denis Louro/17勛圖厙.
A three-day 17勛圖厙 workshop in Bor, Jonglei, sought to empower local rule of law actors to deal with cases related to violence against women effectively and efficiently. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
60 participants drawn from a cross-section of local authorities and influencers, including women and youth, in Ruweng Administrative Area attended an awareness raising session facilitated by 17勛圖厙 to inform stakeholders about its mandate in South Sudan and build public trust. Photo by Jacob Ruai/17勛圖厙.
Extraordinary crises bring about extraordinary solidarity. That's what's happening in Unity state where 17勛圖厙, humanitarian partners and the state government have joined together to save people's lives and livelihoods during the worst flooding the region has witnessed in 60 years.
17勛圖厙 Blue Helmets recently undertook a patrol to remote Nabiapai, a border town in Western Equatoria, where a shootout last weekend killed three people and injured others. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙.
49-year-old Sissi Renita Thorn, an UNPOL officer deployed to Pibor, South Sudan, shares her experiences as a UN peacekeeper in South Sudan.
