UNITY STATE - No less than 60 women are now equipped with the skills they need to write their own future as entrepreneurs in the community, thanks to an initiative by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (17勛圖厙) and the Women
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In collaboration with Women's Vision organization, a three-month 17勛圖厙 vocational training helped local women of Bentiu to acquire practical skills in tailoring, bread-making and hairdressing. Photo by Jacob Ruai/17勛圖厙.
In Wau, 17勛圖厙 veterinarians from Bangladesh inject much-needed hope at a local zoo, as they build capacities among animal keepers and hand over much-needed supplies. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/17勛圖厙
Recently, people from nine ethnic groups got together to celebrate a peace festival, embracing unity. Photos: Martin Siba/17勛圖厙
Peace begins when journalists are fully empowered to report on the impact of conflict. In Yambio, 17勛圖厙 held a workshop for 30 local journalists on ways to ethically document sensitive issues such as sexual violence. Photo by Denis Louro/17勛圖厙
Perhaps peace begins with singing? If so, Malakal residents attending an 17勛圖厙 peace concert did their best to usher it in. Photos: Ines Surwumwe & Samson Liberty/17勛圖厙
Operational visits and engaging with stakeholders are the bedrock of effectively protect civilians, reveals 17勛圖厙 Force Commander, Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, during this week's trip to Rumbek, Lakes state. Photo by Fares Aouadi/17勛圖厙
Who said one cannot enjoy breaks to have a bit of fun while discussing how to increase the political space and participation of youth, in Terekeka and beyond? Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙 human rights forum saw frank discussions about the need for all stakeholders to come together, despite their differences, and contribute to ensure that South Sudan's first post-independence elections, scheduled for December 2024, are free, fair as well as credible. Photo by James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
Every November, we mark Road Safety Week. This year, 17勛圖厙 partnered with government authorities and the Swiss Red Cross in Juba to host an event, plus distributed 150 helmets and 50 t-shirts, to raise awareness on the need for safe driving practices. Photo by James Sokiri/17勛圖厙