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Boosting rule of law continues to be an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø priority as it works with the government and the people of South Sudan to usher in a lasting peace. The UN Peacekeeping mission, therefore, recently funded the construction of a new police station for remote communities in Kuarjena, Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Michael Wondi/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Monitoring, reporting on and preventing violations of human rights, including the rights of women and girls, is essential for South Sudan as it makes the difficult but necessary journey from war to peace. Senior military commanders attending an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-facilitated training in Bor agree and pledge to be ambassadors of everybody's rights. Photo by Mach Samuel/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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What are the benefits of having a secure prison perimeter? Inviolable custody of violent offenders; scope for outdoor recreation for inmates; and a general boost to safety and security for community members. That's why 17³Ô¹ÏÍø funded the construction of a perimeter wall for Warrap Prison in Tonj North. Photo by Peter Kuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Knowing how to prevent, mitigate or resolve conflicts is important for everyone, including community leaders and others staying at the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø protection of civilians site in Malakal. Photos: Nyang Touch/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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The sweet joy of graduating from a vocational skills training is there for all to see. Photo: Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Children in Abara were lining up, impatiently, one would assume, for access to their new, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-funded secondary school. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Residents of until recently squabbling communities in Ikotos County had lots to tell a visiting delegation, which included UN peacekeepers. Photos: Okello James/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Learning how to not violate the rights of children in armed conflict ongoing, this time in Malakal. Photo: Ines Surwumwe/17³Ô¹ÏÍø

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