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17勛圖厙 protection of civilians Western Bahr El Ghazal Northern Bahr EL Ghazal Warrap Lakes Nicholas Haysom Aweil Wau Kuajok  Rumbek displaced civilians peacekeepers South Sudan peacekeeping peace

Earlier this week, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of 17勛圖厙, Nicholas Haysom, travelled to four of the 10 South Sudanese states, as a start to his sub-national engagements - Northern and Western Bahr El Ghazal, Warrap and Lakes. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17勛圖厙.

17勛圖厙 protection of civilians women's rights gender equality peacekeepers Yambio Western Equatoria South Sudan peacekeeping

A day-long forum, organized by the 17勛圖厙 Gender Unit in partnership with the state ministry for Gender, Children and Social Welfare in Yambio, Western Equatoria, drew some 50 participants from civil society organisations, faith-based groups, local politicians and community members. The workshop aimed at strengthening womens voices in decision-making within the political and social spectrum of the state. Photo by Denis Louro/17勛圖厙.

17勛圖厙 protection of civilians conflict Maban Upper Nile displaced civilians peacekeepers South Sudan peacekeeping peace reconciliation cattle raids

As part of ongoing efforts to promote peace and reconciliation among local communities across South Sudan, Leda Limann, Head of Office, 17勛圖厙 Malakal, recently visited Maban county, in the Bunj area of Upper Nile state. Photo by Janet Adongo/17勛圖厙

17勛圖厙 protection of civilians livestock protection animal health veterinary camp cattle  peacekeepers South Sudan peacekeeping Malakal World Veterinary Day

A free veterinary camp for livestock owners and training sessions for animal health workers in Malakal were organized by Indian veterinarians from 17勛圖厙.

17勛圖厙 protection of civilians COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic Kuajok peacekeepers South Sudan peacekeeping

An 17勛圖厙 handover of masks, aprons and radio sets is expected to ensure local food vendors in Kuajok stay safe and healthy during the ongoing pandemic, while communities visiting the market here have access to latest information on COVID-19. Photo by Manyang Mayom/17勛圖厙.

17勛圖厙 protection of civilians Women Peace Security WPS peacekeepers South Sudan peacekeeping gender

A three-day advocacy skills training facilitated by the 17勛圖厙 Gender Unit drew participants from civil society, local womens associations and other womens groups in Central Equatoria, South Sudan. Similar workshops are planned for all 10 states in the world's youngest nation.

17勛圖厙 protection of civilians veterinary Bangladesh peacekeepers South Sudan peacekeeping Wau medicines animals livestock

Thanks to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with 17勛圖厙, livestock owners in and around Wau have received not only veterinary assistance but also education on breeding healthy animals. Photo by Dawit K. Tedla/17勛圖厙.

17勛圖厙 protection of civilians mandate Member State peacekeepers Eastern Equatoria South Sudan peacekeeping Government

Partnerships for durable peace was the overarching message reinforced at an awareness-raising session for state government officials conducted by 17勛圖厙 in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Samira Y. Salifu/17勛圖厙.

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