WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - With the world’s youngest nation gearing to usher in its long delayed democratic transition through its first post-independence elections in December next year, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
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Debate and discussion are key for a democracy to thrive. As part of country-wide efforts to promote civic engagement, especially by young South Sudanese, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø is hosting university debates on vital issues that the world's newest nation is facing, such as widespread involvement in drafting a permanent constitution; gender equality, especially when it comes to political participation, and, of course, ensuring informed voters can express their will freely in South Sudan's first post-independence elections slated for next December. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and FAO are supporting the national prison system to become self-reliant in terms of its food supply through an innovative pilot project that teaches short-term inmates scientific agricultural practices at a prison farm in Thuro Majok, a locality on the outskirts of the state capital, Wau. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
During a spirited and convivial UN Day commemoration in Wau, children from different schools stole the show by advocating for peace, development and, of course, education for all. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
In Malakal, an 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-funded and newly constructed police post is expected to improve security and boosting the rule of law in and around the protection site for internally displaced persons. Photo by Samson Liberty/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Committed 17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers recently visited remote Timsaha, where some 5,000 community members reside peacefully. Their aim: To build confidence before this tranquil border settlement faces an influx of returnees fleeing the Sudan crisis. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Festive parliamentarians cutting the ribbon to inaugurate Jonglei's new and 17³Ô¹ÏÍø-funded legislative assembly hall in Bor. Photos by Mach Samuel, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In Malakal, an all-female 17³Ô¹ÏÍø patrol discussed key issues and challenges with a cross-section of local women from different communities. Photo by Samson Liberty/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
At a two-day workshop in Nimule, Eastern Equatoria, 40 community leaders and civil society representatives were sensitized on key transitional justice provisions contained within the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
There was lots of joy on display in Wau when 17³Ô¹ÏÍø handed over a new one-stop centre where survivors of sexual and other gender-based violence will receive assistance. Photo: Michael Wondi/17³Ô¹ÏÍø