Content_paragraphs:  In this regard, the implementation of the National Plan for the Protection of 
  
  Civilians need to be accelerated, with the objective of creating a gender-responsive 
  
  and a protective environment for all Sudanese. The transitional authorities and 
  
  signatories to the Juba Peace Agreement must ensure that the joint protection forces 
  
  are deployed without delay. The recent announcement by the transitional authorities 
  
  
  
  S/2021/470 
   
  
   
  
  21-06085 14/28 
  
   
  
  of eight measures to enhance the protection of civilians is a positive step. The timely 
  
  implementation of these measures will also be critical.