Women cry out as insecurity, rape and hunger haunt Juba outskirts
Women and residents of Joppa West Block A on the outskirts of Juba say they are living through fear, hunger, and growing insecurity as criminal gangs, rape cases, and lack of basic services continue to devastate the community. For many families, daily life has become a struggle for survival. Residents say the area suffers from […]
South Sudan Muslim women seek greater voice in GBV and family law
Muslim women in South Sudan are calling for greater inclusion in efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV) and in shaping family law, following a dialogue held in the capital, Juba. The half-day engagement, organised by the Women for Justice and Equality, brought together women leaders from mosques and Islamic institutions to discuss early marriage, women’s […]
EU, Germany urge inclusive GBV services for survivors with disabilities
Officials from the European Union and the government of Germany have called for stronger and more inclusive services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Sudan, particularly women and girls living with disabilities who often face additional barriers when seeking support and justice. The call was made during a panel discussion held in Juba […]
Over 2.7 million at risk as GBV remains high in South Sudan – UNFPA
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) remains alarmingly high in South Sudan, putting over 2.7 million people at risk, according to the 2025 UNFPA report. Despite legal frameworks designed to protect survivors, persistent cultural norms, weak enforcement of laws, and limited access to justice and healthcare continue to fuel the crisis. Women and girls are disproportionately […]
Frontline workers warn women’s lives at risk in Unity State
Frontline health workers in Unity State are raising the alarm over the growing risks to women and girls as floods, displacement, and funding shortfalls threaten access to critical health and protection services. Thousands of women rely on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) services supported by Cordaid and UNFPA, but access remains […]
