Civil society reviews women’s leadership advocacy strategies
Civil society organizations have renewed their commitment to strengthening advocacy for women’s participation in leadership and decision making following a one-day refresher training that examined the challenges limiting women’s representation in public office and governance. Speaking during the training, Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Project Officer Nemisho Joye Bage said the forum enabled civil society […]
Civil society demands legal compliance in peace amendments
A South Sudanese civil society organization has called on President Salva Kiir Mayardit to ensure full legal compliance, transparency, and inclusivity in the ongoing discussions surrounding proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a letter dated April 29, the Institute of Social Policy and Research […]
Non-negotiable: Activist demands adherence to 35% women’s quota
A Civil society activist has called out the transitional government for failing to meet the 35% affirmative action quota for women, labeling the inclusion of women in governance as “non-negotiable” for the country’s stability. Speaking at the opening session of a three days National Stakeholders’ Dialogue in Juba, Jackline Nasiwa the Executive Director of Centre […]
