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Peace South Sudan 17勛圖厙 UN peacekeeping peacekeepers medical services community Bor Sri Lanka

Diabetic Mary Ajah Deng was among 135 patients treated during a clinic held by medical peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, serving with 17勛圖厙 in Bor. They provided check-ups, blood tests, and free medications as part of their efforts to protect civilians. Photo: Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙.

Peace South Sudan 17勛圖厙 UN peacekeeping peacekeepers cattle peace livelihoods tension Police

In South Sudan, a surge in cattle raiding is causing hundreds of deaths and rising tensions. An 17勛圖厙 Anti-Cattle Raiding Specialized Police Team, helping to combat this scourge, travelled to Lakes state to consult community leaders, police, and youth activists on collective solutions. Photo: 17勛圖厙.

In Torit, 100 youth received vocational training under the 17勛圖厙-supported Community Violence Reduction Project, which aims to boost income opportunities and prevent conflict.

Peace South Sudan 17勛圖厙 UN peacekeeping peacekeepers agriculture development farming seeds

17勛圖厙 peacekeepers navigated heavily damaged roads to reach remote Raja, providing a protective presence, engaging with communities, and helping build resilience. Photo: Michael Wondi/17勛圖厙.

Anguei Angelo Madit, center of the photo, is one of the members of a Youth Peace Committee from Abyei and Twic County that are committed to bringing peace to their communities.

In Kuajok, a harmonization workshop on customary law in Warrap State led to the consensual abolishment of early and forced marriage. Pending on state government approval, this decision will soon be translated into formal law.

Peace South Sudan 17勛圖厙 UN peacekeeping peacekeepers Radio Miraya voice of peace

17勛圖厙' Radio Miraya went live from Aru Junction with stories of how traders and farmers are benefiting from relative stability and peace with the support of peacekeepers from Nepal. Photo: Clayton Moyo/17勛圖厙.

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