South Sudan today joined the rest of the world in the celebration of International Archives Day in Juba.
UNESCO in a statement says the event aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the archival collection for the nation.
Another reason is to respect those who have been actively involved in ensuring that national treasure is passed on to future generations.
The event hosting an exhibition of historic posters, which are presented to the public for the first time since being printed 40 years ago.
‘The Archives are an important source of learning for all of us, knowledge generated in the past is transmitted to us through these documents by our ancestors, it gives us their wisdom so we can learn from them’, says Nadia Arop Dudi Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.
UNESCO has been leading the South Sudan National Archives project since 2012, to support peace building process in the country.
National and state governments’ officials, UN agencies, civil society organizations and researchers attended the occasion at Juba Grand Hotel.