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In Gogrial West County, many people are not aware of their entitlements to most basic human rights. To change this and train crucial stakeholders how to protect these rights, 17勛圖厙 facilitated a workshop with 50 participants, including representatives from key ministries, independent commissions, community leaders, and individuals directly affected by these threats.

After 13 years of protecting civilians in Bentiu, the relationship between Mongolian peacekeepers and local communities is so strong that the children can even speak the Mongolian language.

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17勛圖厙 empowers Members of Parliament in Eastern Equatoria by enhancing their skills in managing the conflicts that sometimes arise in and between different communities in the state. Photo by Okello James/17勛圖厙.

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A series of ongoing lectures are bringing young students from South Sudan together to discuss their vital role in shaping public opinion and encouraging momentum in the countrys efforts to transition into a true democracy. Photo by James Ohisa/17勛圖厙.

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A peace concert in Malakal, Upper Nile, was a beacon of unity for some 2,500 people, who enjoyed a respite from tensions and rediscovered the power of their shared identity. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/17勛圖厙

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A two-day free medical outreach by 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Rwanda brings much-needed treatment and aftercare education to 600 displaced people. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/Trezeguet Musabyimana/17勛圖厙

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