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17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers from Ethiopia and India provided protective escorts to large humanitarian convoys from the World Food Programme, enabling displaced communities in Pibor, Akobo, Lankien and Yuai, to receive life-saving aid. In April 2023, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers have ensured that 150 trucks of humanitarian supplies reach their destinations safely across greater Jonglei, one of South Sudan's most food-insecure states where aid workers have been frequently attacked.

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Women and men in Juba's Korok West Village, guided by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers from Rwanda, plant vegetables and learn how to use fuel-efficient stove. Photos: Moses Pasi/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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With South Sudan gearing up for peaceful and credible elections next year, upholding human rights for all is critical. Thanks to an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-facilitated training, civil society representatives from three counties in Western Equatoria are now better equipped to educate communities on these essential rights. Photo by Felix Katie/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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While conflict in Sudan rages, a four-day conference backed by the UN in Ruweng, South Sudan, finds joint solutions to reducing cattle migration related violence, thanks to cattle owners from Sudan reaching amicable resolutions with their counterparts in the world's newest nation. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Needing a wheelchair has never stopped Madelena Peace Aboyi in Yei from living life to the fullest. Shortly, she is set to start her own baking business.

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There was lots of dancing to enjoy, or partake in, at a recent peace festival in Aweil, organized by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. Photos: Emmanuel Kele/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Youth, schools and art were at the centre of the UNMAS event to celebrate International Mine Awareness Day under the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait". Photos: Genevieve Imbali/UNMAS

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Female entrepreneur Anyek Rose John wants to improve situation for girls and women in her community in Eastern Equatoria. Photo: Saima Nizami/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Vocational training on how to bake bread, make solid soap and other items is expected to give 60 internally displaced women and youth a chance to make a living. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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