As South Sudan makes the long journey from winning independence a decade ago through a long and brutal war to rebuilding its economy and democracy, people across the country are beginning an important debate about a new permanent constitution.
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A group of stakeholders discussing their inputs at a consultative workshop on constitution-making in South Sudan. Photos: Isaac Billy/17勛圖厙
Participants at a forum where stakeholders discussed the future of Upper Nile State demanded adequate political representation for women. Photos: Nyang Touch/17勛圖厙
Happy times as children in a rural community in Eastern Equatoria State receive three new classrooms for their school. Photos: Okello James/17勛圖厙
Magic in the making: the joy of pressing the right keyboard button can be rather overwhelming, as this girl at a Malakal primary school can testify. Photos: Samuel Adwok/17勛圖厙
Frequent patrols in the Western Equatorian area currently experiencing unrest is one of many actions by 17勛圖厙 to deter violence and protect civilians. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver & Felix Katie/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Ethiopia guarding church premises in Tambura where internally displaced persons are seeking protection from ongoing violence. Photos: Felix Katie/17勛圖厙
Working in partnership with the South Sudan Womens Empowerment Network and donors, 17勛圖厙 hosted a workshop for young female members of parliament to build their capacity. Photos: Isaac Billy/17勛圖厙
South Sudan's Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly holding its opening session, reaching a milestone in the implementation of the peace agreement.
Peacekeepers patrolling the road between Tambura and Ezo. Some 17,000 of the estimated 40,000 people who have fled violence in Tambura have made their way to Ezo. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/17勛圖厙
Getting ready for a big day: the inauguration of 17勛圖厙-funded, much-improved prison facilities in Wau, Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State. Photos: Alahayi Nemaya/17勛圖厙