GVO launches male-led campaign against gender based violence
The Global Voices Organization (GVO) has launched a community-based campaign aimed at engaging men and boys in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), bringing together 30 male champions from Gudele and Goroyo II to promote positive masculinity and strengthen community protection efforts. The two-day initiative, held in Goroyo II on the outskirts of […]
Kabu South residents carry patients on wheelbarrows, Chief says
Residents of Kabu South, a fast-growing settlement on the outskirts of Juba, say the absence of roads, healthcare facilities, schools and clean water has left thousands struggling to access even the most basic public services, with patients often transported to hospital on wheelbarrows during medical emergencies. The concerns were raised during a Community Care Programme […]
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 […]
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 […]
