How women’s grassroots peace efforts end decades-long cycle of violence in Tonj North

For decades, Tonj North County in Warrap State has been a battlefield of revenge, where gunfire replaced dialogue and mourning became a way of life. The cycle of cattle raids and counterattacks tore families apart, leaving women widowed and children orphaned. But when violence seemed unstoppable, it was the women, the mothers, widows, and sisters, […]
Accountability is the path to true peace, not silence

Sometimes people think that peace simply means there’s no war. But that’s a pretty narrow view. In reality, real peace isn’t about avoiding questions or silencing critics, it’s about holding leaders accountable for the crimes they’ve committed. In South Sudan, this misperception has allowed those in authority to operate with no monitoring, hiding behind the […]
When leaders preach hatred, unity becomes a distant dream

South Sudan, a country ripped apart by war and mistrust, continues to bleed from wounds caused not only by bullets, but also by the poisoned tongues of its own leaders. The people look on those in positions of power to guide them rather than just govern them. But what future does the youth have if […]