WESTERN EQUATORIA - "We girls are often blamed for failing to finish our education, but to do that is not fair.
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Police officers serving with 17勛圖厙 urged girls at a school in Western Equatoria to overcome challenges to finish their studies. Photos: Martin Siba/17勛圖厙
As the peace process in South Sudan begins to ramp up, those who fled the civil wars of the past decade are slowly returning to their original settlements. However, rebuilding lives irrevocably altered by violence isn't easy, as a visiting 17勛圖厙 patrol to Morobo, Central Equatoria, discovered. Photo by James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
On the margins of International Women's Day, dedicated 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Mongolia sensitized some 50 women and girls in Pariang, South Sudan, on health and hygiene.
At a two-day workshop facilitated by 17勛圖厙 in Northern Bahr El Ghazal for some 65 traditional leaders, spirited discussions revolved around the need for women's full participation in galvanizing the ongoing peace process in South Sudan as well as harnessing the expertise and influence of customary leaders to shape a brighter future for this young nation. Photo by Emmanuel Kele/17勛圖厙
In Kuajok, more than 40 public prosecutors, justice actors, and law enforcers from the South Sudan National Police Service, the Corrections Service, the High Court, and local government actors came together in a three-day workshop facilitated by 17勛圖厙. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
In Tambura, Western Equatoria, calm and stability are gradually returning. To consolidate this fragile peace, 17勛圖厙 recently held a two-day workshop for youth and a football match here. The aim: To promote social cohesion. Photo by Felix Katie/17勛圖厙
Margaret Othow, an electrician working with 17勛圖厙 in Malakal, speaks about being the only woman in her team and choosing to train in what is considered an unusual profession for women in South Sudan. Photo by Samson Liberty/17勛圖厙
Victoria Chon, an 82-year-old South Sudanese lawmaker is an inspiration to women and young girls across the world. She believes education for all is essential for the world's newest nation to successfully complete its democratic transition. Photo by Gregorio Cunha/17勛圖厙
A two-day consultation in Bor saw cogent discussions on key issues - full and equal participation of women and displaced people in constitution-making; fortified security structures as well as upcoming elections. 89 participants attended this meeting, jointly facilitated by 17勛圖厙, UNDP and UNHCR. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙