Greater Pibor Administrative Area Effective prisoner rehabilitation remains one of the biggest concerns for us and our national prisons counterparts in South Sudan, reveals Barbrah Nyamasoka.
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A small initiative with a massive heart - a 'green corrections' drive in Pibor Prison is changing the lives of the incarcerated, equipping them with farming skills and, more importantly, hope for a better future upon completion of their sentences. When I am finally released, Im going to teach my children how to grow rice in the rich land of Pibor, says Mary, an inmate. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
An ongoing general court martial in Wau strives to bring much-needed justice to communities. Noone is above the law, irrespective of the uniform they wear, says Major General Marech Chietak from South Sudan's National Prisons Service. Photo by Busang Maruping/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 conducted a two-day orientation on preventing violence against women in Malakal. Photo by Nyang Lieth/17勛圖厙
With health services being in short supply in Upper Nile, South Sudan, 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from India step in to bridge the gap with a two-day medical outreach for over 300 displaced people. Photo by Samuel Adwok/17勛圖厙
There are many ways to protect civilians, says Lieutenant-Colonel Desalegn Gulilat, commanding officer of 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Ethiopia. An example: he and his troops handed over essential medicines to Bor State Hospital, which, according to hospital authorities, will make a real difference in saving lives. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙
Here's a tale of courage - young people in cattle camps across Lakes state are beginning to move away from endless cycles of violence, focusing instead on trust, reconciliation and security. Don't miss this one! Photo by Fares Aouadi/17勛圖厙
There's a growing movement in South Sudan where men are slowly but surely becoming champions for gender equality and women's rights. At a conference in Malakal, Upper Nile, 40 men from different walks of life came together to speak about breaking cultural stereotypes and building a future where women, men, girls and boys have every opportunity they deserve. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/17勛圖厙
In South Sudan, access to justice can't be taken for granted, as communities from remote Lietnhom can testify. Many of them have been detained for months or years without knowledge of any crime they may have committed. But, an 17勛圖厙-facilitated case review has brought a ray of hope and marks the start of a long-delayed, comprehensive justice reform here. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
11-year-old Naima Alex from the Juba Parents School reads the news to Radio Miraya listeners as schoolchildren take over the airwaves on the Day of the African Child.
Community members joined with traditional leaders, security forces, civil society and youth to upskill their protection of civilian and conflict prevention efforts at an 17勛圖厙 training in Uror, Jonglei.