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At Bor State Hospital, beds, like many other items, are in short supply. UN volunteers serving with 17勛圖厙 decided to make a valuable contribution towards increased access to healthcare. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙

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In Bentiu, South Sudan, two years of incessant floods have created a climate crisis like no other this young nation has seen before. However, 17勛圖厙 engineers from Pakistan continue to mount an extraordinary response to save lives, sustain livelihoods and protect civilians. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17勛圖厙

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Some 50 officers from the South Sudan National Police Service took part in a training on upholding human rights, especially those of suspected offenders, during a workshop led by 17勛圖厙 in Torit.

Photos by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙

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The Civil Society Network in Yambio attending an 17勛圖厙-led workshop on the transitional political process expected to lead to elections next year. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/17勛圖厙

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As part of its ongoing capacity-building support to rule of law institutions in South Sudan, 17勛圖厙 conducted a four-day workshop for 25 officers working with the National Prison Service. Photo by Carole Abou Farah/17勛圖厙

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The importance of women having the same opportunities as men, and how to reach that goal, was discussed at a conference organized by 17勛圖厙 in Terekeka. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙

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A two-day forum held by 17勛圖厙 and the state government in Malakal, South Sudan, sought to discuss equal rights for women as an integral part of upholding human rights. The focus: To raise awareness on how women and girls are disproportionately impacted by conflict, plus ways to ensure they fully participate in governance, decision-making and politics. Photo by Samson Liberty/17勛圖厙

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Voting for peaceful coexistence at an 17勛圖厙-organized conflict resolution and reconciliation conference between previously hostile communities from Juba and Terekeka counties, respectively. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙

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A two-month cultural exchange among six secondary schools in Rumbek, South Sudan, saw young students using the performing arts to depict the importance of lasting peace, social cohesion and forging a unified national identity. Photo by James Mawien/17勛圖厙.

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