WESTERN EQUATORIA Against the backdrop of continuing conflict and political upheavals South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, is approaching its first post-independence elections in December 2024.
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An 17³Ô¹ÏÍø training in Western Equatoria, South Sudan, aimed at harnessing the power of young people in upholding peace and security, as this young nation races towards its first post-independence elections. Photo by Martin Siba/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Warrap, a training by the UN Multi Partner Trust Fund inducted community leaders, women, and cattle camp youth from various committees on their respective roles and responsibilities towards attaining sustainable peace. Photo by Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
South Sudanese police and military officers pledge to uphold child rights at an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø workshop on protecting children against grave violations. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Meet Aurora Nauru Boey, Deputy Mayor for Kuajok and activist, who has devoted her life to raising awareness on issues that directly impact communities, especially women. Photo by Zejin Yin/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Bor, an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-led workshop seeks to reconcile feuding communities from Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Photos by Angellah Mandoreba/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
30 South Sudanese from each county in Western Equatoria State participated in a series of workshops organized by 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in partnership with Wakeup South Sudan to raise awareness about peace implementation and electoral preparations. Photo by Felix Francis Katie/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø held a free medical camp for patients residing at Naivasha Internally Displaced Persons’ site in Wau. Photo by Jimmy Ludanga/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Bor, women’s representatives come together at a three-day workshop to discuss ways and means in which they can fully and equally participate in ongoing peace processes. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.