WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL Mariam Dafalla Taban in Wau is more serious than most about making her voice heard. In fact, the 23-year-old is determined to become the future Speaker of South Sudans parliament.
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During an inter-university debate competition, Mariam Dafalla Taban discovered her talent for public speaking. These days, she is using it to advocate for the rights of girls and women. Photos by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
A handover of a newly constructed police post by 17勛圖厙 through its Quick Impact Projects programme has brought confidence to residents in Magwi County. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙.
Cultural performances embellished the celebration of International Womens Day in Mundri, Western Equatoria. Photos by Denis Louro/17勛圖厙.
In a year-long, ongoing livestock health campaign, peacekeeping veterinaries from Ghana have so far treated more than 23,000 animals across Unity State. Photo by Peter Bateman/17勛圖厙.
Colonel Maysaros Chea, Commanding Officer of the peacekeeping missions Military Police contingent, is proud of her gender-balanced staff. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙.
"If you are good enough, you are old enough", the saying goes. Mary Nyaluong Dhieu Kiir in Malakal is living proof of that. Photos by Samson Liberty/17勛圖厙.
Maria Angelo, a 27-year-old political activist in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, hopes to see her fellow women taking part in her countrys ongoing peace and political processes, asserting their rights. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/17勛圖厙.
On this years International Womens Day, meet 17勛圖厙 police officer Ayat Harb, who left behind her and two daughters in Jordan to serve for peace in South Sudan. Photo by Fares Aouadi/17勛圖厙.
Some helicopters are more important than others, like this one, belonging to 17勛圖厙 and delivering justice to Koch. Photo by Peter Bateman/17勛圖厙.
On International Women's Day, meet Mama Fatima, a 60-year-old woman in Juba who does not let personal setbacks stop her from living life to the fullest. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/17勛圖厙.