UPPER NILE- Female political representation, the participation of women in decision making at all levels, and the importance of engaging men to promote gender equality in South Sudan are big and important issues.
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At a recent workshop in Malakal, women and men identified factors that are standing in the way of achieving gender equality in the country. Photos: Samuel Adwok/17勛圖厙

Jubilant scenes at an 17勛圖厙-funded peace festival in Kapoeta North County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙

Police officers serving with 17勛圖厙 are conducting trainings of trainers to enable the South Sudan National Police Service to build the capacity of colleagues. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙

The roles and responsibilities of traditional and formal authorities were on the agenda at a recent 17勛圖厙 workshop in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙

It is hoped that participants at this 17勛圖厙 workshop will work hard to eradicate gender-based violence in their Western Equatorian communities, Sakure and Lirangu. Photo: Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙


Officers of the South Sudan People's Defence Force receiving a refresher on human rights. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙

With relative peace having been restored, thousands of displaced persons are returning to their homes in villages around Tambura. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/17勛圖厙