EASTERN EQUATORIA - Many lives have been lost, while even more of us were displaced, revealed Stella Ayaa, a womens leader from Ayii boma [administrative division]. Our homes were looted,burnt to cinders and our crops, destroyed.
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In Magwi, Eastern Equatoria, some 14,000 farming communities have been displaced following a mass influx of cattle herders and subsequent violence caused when grazing animals destroyed croplands. 17勛圖厙 is engaging with authorities and communities to reduce tensions, plus keep people safe. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
Vietnamese peacekeepers parading before receiving UN medals for their mostly medical services in and around Bentiu. Photos:Luk Riek Nyak/17勛圖厙
Some 80 leaders from faith-based communities across Juba came together at an 17勛圖厙 forum to discuss ways in which they can promote peaceful coexistence and shared national identity. Photo by James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
Sara Beysolow Nyanti, 17勛圖厙 Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator for South Sudan had a busy but productive day on her maiden visit to Torit, Eastern Equatoria, where she met with key humanitarian, development and peace partners to discuss integrated approaches in boosting community resilience.
A cup of coffee and a safe place to share their stories: 250 women recently displaced by an upsurge of violence in Tambura, South Sudan, reveal how their harrowing experiences of conflict and loss have motivated them to become ambassadors for peace. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙
A woman in Kuajok standing up for her rights, including the one to economic empowerment. Photos: Peter Ring Ariik Kuol/17勛圖厙
Some 20 South Sudanese police officers have been trained by UNPOL officers serving with 17勛圖厙 on important investigative techniques to build their capacities in protecting citizens more effectively. Photo by Okello James/17勛圖厙.
Following consistent conflict in 2020, which led to the deaths of 40 community members in a day, the people of remote Ulang county, Upper Nile, South Sudan, have taken on the onus of building sustainable peace and reconciliation from the grassroots. Photo by Nyang Touch/17勛圖厙.
In an innovative workshop facilitated by 17勛圖厙, jointly supported by government partners, community leaders and women's representatives from all 10 counties in Western Equatoria, South Sudan, met to enhance their knowledge of customary and formal justice systems as a way to promote peace among communities. Photo by Martin Siba/17勛圖厙
A unique workshop held by 17勛圖厙 in Mayom county, Unity state, sought to build collective will among community members to encourage those displaced by past conflicts to return to their original homes. Photo by Jacob Ruai/17勛圖厙.