The UN peacekeeping helicopter circles over the small town of Nagero before gently touching down not far from a sea of makeshift shelters. On board is a delegation of South Sudanese faith-based leaders supported by the United Nations Mission on their visit to share messages of solidary, hope and peace with families who have fled violence in Tambura. Their situation is dire.
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Women’s representatives vow to strengthen their collective voice at a forum in Yambio
A day-long forum, organized by the UNMISS Gender Unit in partnership with the state ministry for Gender, Children and Social Welfare in Yambio, Western Equatoria, drew some 50 participants from civil society organisations, faith-based groups, local politicians and community members. The workshop aimed at strengthening women’s voices in decision-making within the political and social spectrum of the state. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. 14 May 2021 Denis Louro
“As a woman, I am sure of one thing if I don’t speak up, my voice shall never be heard. How can anybody be included if they aren’t heard?” asked Laetitia Benito, a participant at a women’s networking forum for durable peace held in Yambio, Western Equatoria.