Cultural performances, peace songs and fun-filled outdoor activities were the highlights of United Nations Day commemorations in greater Yei, South Sudan.
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Communities, local authorities and UN personnel in Greater Yei came together in a fun-filled celebration of the 76th anniversary of the United Nations. Photo by Surur Ali Ayile/17勛圖厙.
17勛圖厙, humanitarian partners and local communities came together to celebrate United Nations Day in Torit, Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
South Sudanese military commanders in Eastern Equatoria renew their pledge to end all violations of child rights at a joint session provided by 17勛圖厙 and state authorities on protecting children during armed conflict. Photo by Okello James/17勛圖厙
Local communities and police officers in Saura and Sakure, Western Equatoria, have a reason to be happy. 17勛圖厙 recently handed over two newly constructed police posts authorities here with the aim of boosting law and order. These were built under the mission's Quick Impact Projects programme. Photo by Felix Katie/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 and humanitarian partners came together with displaced communities for a tree-planting exercise to commemorate UN Day in Bentiu. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙.
UN Day in Lakes state included a solemn commitment by all stakeholders to uphold the rights of women and children as well as education for all. Photo by James Mawien Manyuol/17勛圖厙.
17勛圖厙 and the UN Country Team organized a joyous, colorful celebration in Juba showcasing the rich cultural heritage of South Sudan as well as the committed UN personnel who work every day to reverse the effects of civil war, subnational violence and COVID-19 to help communities usher in an era of democracy, development and durable peace. Photo by Priyanka Chowdhury/17勛圖厙
Originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marko Miljevic joined 17勛圖厙 at a time when the country was emerging from the 2016 violence and beginning its long journey towards peace and recovery. As UN Day approaches, Marko reflects on the four years he has spent in the world's youngest nation. Photo by Marko Miljevic/17勛圖厙.
Community leaders, civil society representatives and youth and women's groups in Eastern Equatoria were recently trained by 17勛圖厙 in forging close networks to document and report on human rights violations. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙.
Peacekeepers from Bangladesh deployed with 17勛圖厙 in Wau, South Sudan, recently trained students at the Catholic Health Training Institute here on preventing and mitigating the effects of COVID-19. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/17勛圖厙