Rights group calls for sign language access in constitution-making forums
A consortium of civil society groups has urged South Sudan’s constitutional review body to prioritize sign language interpretation and accessibility measures in all public forums. The group warned that the ongoing constitution-making process risks excluding citizens with hearing impairments. The Constitution Making and Democratic Engagement Consortium (CMDEC) said many civic education sessions and consultation meetings […]
South Sudan women seek equality in drafting permanent constitution
South Sudanese women have taken a decisive step to ensure their voices shape the country’s future, formally submitting the Women’s Charter to the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC). The document, crafted after months of consultation with women’s groups, civil society, and development partners, outlines twelve key priorities that women say must be embedded in the […]
UN Women equips NCRC with equipment to boost civic education
UN Women has donated vital information and communication technology (ICT) equipment to the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) to enhance civic education ahead of the 2026 elections. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the NCRC premises, Dr. Rukaya Mohammed, UN Women’s Deputy Country Representative, stated that the equipment will assist the commission’s operations, particularly in […]
