JUBA, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said on Monday that it would launch a community-focused peace campaign to amplify efforts by all South Sudanese to build strong foundations for lasting peace, democracy and development.

In a statement issued in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, UNMISS said the year-long campaign dubbed "Peace Begins with Me" seeks to inspire and empower people to know that every action they take, no matter how small, would help galvanize momentum toward sustainable peace.

"The campaign is about celebrating South Sudan's diversity, forging a shared national identity, and ensuring every voice is heard as the country heads toward its first elections," said Nicholas Haysom, special representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of UNMISS.

The initiative will be launched simultaneously in Juba, Yambio of Western Equatoria, and Renk of Upper Nile on Thursday, which is also marked globally as World Radio Day.

Following this, the peace campaign will be progressively rolled out across all other states, according to UNMISS.

"It is also part of our ongoing support to all stakeholders as they strive to bring an end to conflict and build a better future together," Haysom said.

The initiative comes as the revitalized peace deal signed in 2018 in Ethiopia is facing challenges due to low political will, trust deficit among the parties to the accord, and lack of predictable funding, according to peace monitors. Enditem

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