JONGLEI In South Sudan, harmful cultural practices have often left women and girls behind when it comes to education, employment opportunities, and political participation and representation.
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Women in Jonglei are gearing up for elections in 2026 by acquiring leadership skills and sharing experiences, like here, during a workshop in Bor. Photos: Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙
With thousands of people arriving from conflict-affected Sudan, Boro Medina is facing a severe lack of food and essential services. Overcrowding also means an increased need for protection of civilians. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
A huge crowd showed up at a Malakal event, stressing the need to protect the human rights of everyone, not least women, girls and persons with disabilities. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/17勛圖厙.
During a focus group discussion with persons with disabilities in Kuajok, hardened women and men complained that many pledges to address their situation remain mere promises. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙.
Sudan women women courageously shared their experiences of terror and trauma after fleeing the conflict to seek refuge in South Sudan. Photo by Deng Mou/17勛圖厙.
Women in isolated Cithou weave resilience into every one of their creations, making the most of the little they have to sustain themselves. Photos: Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
A lack of resources means that far from all persons living with disabilities in Eastern Equatoria State have been officially registered. Photo: Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙.
At a press conference in Juba, Mr. Haysom called on the country's leaders to make key political decisions to meet the legal, financial, and technical requirements for the first democratic elections in December 2026. Photo by Isaac Billy/17勛圖厙.
Achai Deng is a firm believer in access to education, vocational trainings and employment opportunities for all youth, not least girls and women. Photo: Emmanuel Kele/17勛圖厙