JONGLEI – Until the past couple of years, climate change was the last thing on people’s minds in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan.
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Climate change is real and has hit South Sudan hard. In Jonglei, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø engineers from South Korea are doing all they can to ensure local communities are protected from the ravages of floodwater and humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable.
Here is a story of hope, of impact, of care and of kindness - the UN Country Team in South Sudan teams up with 17³Ô¹ÏÍø peacekeepers from Bangladesh and China to hand over much-needed items to the under-funded Agok Leprosy Centre in Wau, Western Bahr El Ghazal. Photo by Alahayi Nemaya/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
Today, a colorful and meaningful event marking the 77th United Nations Day was held at the Nyakuron Cultural Centre in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba. The public event was attended by high-level government dignitaries, the UN family and community members. It included cultural performances, music and stirring speeches. Photo by Nektarios Markogiannis/17³Ô¹ÏÍø
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
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
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
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
