EASTERN EQUATORIA – As South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, gears up for its first-ever free, fair, and credible elections, efforts to ensure the voices of women are equally represented in all aspects of leadership, decision-making and govern
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The recent launch of a women's parliamentary caucus within Eastern Equatoria's State Legislative Assembly is designed to be a tangible signal to women across Eastern Equatoria – whether in their neighbourhoods, their larger communities, or as political actors – that their experiences are valid and the caucus is a safe space to build supportive networks so that they can achieve their full potential as changemakers. Photo by Okello James/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
In Eastern Equatoria, escalating tensions between communities from neighbouring villages have led to some 1,500 people being displaced. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, in partnership with state authorities, are monitoring the situation and visiting peacekeepers spoke with involved parties. The aim: To encourage peaceful dispute resolution and restore calm. Photo by Okello James/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
A two-day conference between settled farming communities in Upper Nile, South Sudan, and herders from Sudan, have led to fruitful discussions and a decision to take collective responsibility to ensure peaceful, conflict-free seasonal cattle migration. Photo by Samuel Adwok/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
In greater Tonj, Warrap state, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, UNDP and partners have come together to launch a community stabilization project funded by the South Sudan Multipartner Trust Fund for Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience (RSRTF). The aim: To lay the foundation for building peaceful, resilient and stable communities in the traditionally conflict-prone region. Photo by Peter Kuol/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
The holiday season is upon us, and displaced people sheltering at the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø temporary base in Tambura believe it is time to be joyous and grateful that they are alive despite celebrating their second Christmas away from home as they continue to be fearful despite relative peace. Photo by Denis Louro/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Residents of Kpatanayo village, having returned home from displacement, waiting for the inauguration ceremony of an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-funded healthcare centre. Photos: Denis Louro/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
An upsurge of violence over the past months in Upper Nile, South Sudan, has resulted in some 20,000 newly displaced people temporarily settling outside the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø base in Kodok. The UN Peacekeeping mission and government partners visited the conflict-affected yesterday. Photo by Nyang Touch/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Internally displaced persons and representatives from six neighbouring communities in Juba recently gathered to discuss how to better keep civilians safe and relations harmonious. Photos: James Sokiri/17³Ô¹ÏÍø