CENTRAL EQUATORIA - Peace is vital for a calm, prosperous, and safe life, says Joseph Jame, Chief of Panyume payam, an administrative division located within Morobo county of South Sudans Central Equatoria state.
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At a recent workshop in Panyume, South Sudan, facilitated by 17勛圖厙, tackled tough topics - sexual and gender-based violence, intercommunal conflict, human rights and the role of citizens in upcoming elections. The consensus: peace begins with collective efforts to safeguard every individual's rights and dignity. Photo by James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
Given the importance of journalism in shaping a democratic way of life as well as creating a vibrant, open civic space, 17勛圖厙 recently facilitated a training on ethical media practices for 30 journalists as well as civil society representatives in Bor, South Sudan. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙
To build trust and confidence among local populations, South Korean peacekeepers from 17勛圖厙 recently handed over scholastic material and sports items to students from five primary schools in Bor, as well as to the Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology and five schools in Bor, Jonglei state. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙.
In Renk, Upper Nile, 25 people living with disabilities discuss playing a more central role in shaping a more peaceful, prosperous future for South Sudan at a forum organized by 17勛圖厙. Photo by Simon Waky/17勛圖厙.
A two-day workshop by 17勛圖厙 in Upper Nile sought to address distrust between civilians and uniformed personnel in an attempt to build a sustained peace in this troubled region of the world's newest nation, South Sudan. Photo by Samuel Adwok/17勛圖厙.
Joint efforts by 17勛圖厙, faith-based leaders and state as well as county authorities have led to a remarkable increase in peace gains across Ikotos in Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan, where once-feuding communities are now embracing dialogue as a means to establish a prosperous, harmonious future. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙.
As the rainy season approaches, 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers in Jonglei, South Sudan, are fully prepared to amp up their ground operations through all terrain vehicles. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙
It was all about creating solid ground for peaceful relations when communities from the greater Tonj area got together for a dialogue. Photos: Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
