EASTERN EQUATORIA Even as South Sudan extends its ongoing transitional period by 24 months to February 2027, violence against women and children continues.
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Some 50 students in Torit are now empowered to uphold the rights of children and women, thanks to an interactive session hosted by 17勛圖厙 and the Eastern Equatoria state Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
The Zanunga Women's Group in Yambio was established for its members to be able to assist each other and to promote peace in their communities. Photo: Denis Louro/17勛圖厙
Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of 17勛圖厙, was the guest of honour when 275 peacekeepers from Bangladesh were awarded well-deserved UN medals for their hard work, not least the rehabilitation of the long and crucial road between Yambio and Tambura. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙
Supporting South Sudan's justice system is an 17勛圖厙 priority. In Malakal, a building meant for accommodation for the Upper Nile State Judiciary was recently handed over to the authorities, with many dignitaries in attendance. Photos: Samson Liberty/17勛圖厙
Debate over the future of federalism and power-sharing in South Sudan heated up at 17勛圖厙-supported workshop in Juba where participants called for urgent progress in the constitution-making process and to ensure it is inclusive and driven by the people. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙
More than 250 women peacekeepers joined an online conversation with the 17勛圖厙 Force Commander to discuss how to enhance their role in leadership and decision-making as well as create an enabling environment for them to effectively carry out their work.
To prevent conflict erupting between cross-border communities, 17勛圖厙 hosted a peace forum in Yirol to help prevent conflict over access to scarce resources in the flood-stricken Lakes region. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙
Conditions are dire for the thousands of people who have arrived in Tonga, Upper Nile, after fleeing devastating flooding in Fangak. Photos: Ines Surwumwe/17勛圖厙
Over the last nine months, more than 15,000 heads of cattle and other farm animals in South Sudan have received priceless medical attention by 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers. Photos: Parminder Singh/17勛圖厙