Children are the future of our young country and I am now fully conversant with my own responsibilities to ensure that they are not being used in any armed action within my area of command, stated Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Nyok from the
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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.

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.

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

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.

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.