Refugees raise alarm over movement restrictions and access to services
Refugees in South Sudan have called for stronger protection, easier access to essential services and greater recognition of their rights amid concerns over movement restrictions, documentation, registration and livelihoods. The concerns were raised during a refugee dialogue held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the UNHCR Compound in Juba, bringing together refugee representatives, government officials, […]
Women’s rights advocates demand action on family law gaps
Women’s rights advocates have issued a strong call for urgent action to address critical gaps in South Sudan’s draft Family Law Bill, warning that delays and weak provisions could undermine efforts to protect women, children, and vulnerable communities. The demands were voiced during a high-level dialogue in Juba convened by the Strategic Initiative for Women […]
Inclusive governance at risk as young women protests leadership exclusion
Young women leaders backed by the Strategic Initiatives Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) have renewed calls for inclusive governance in South Sudan. They warned that continued exclusion of women particularly young women from political leadership threatens both democratic participation and sustainable peace. The warning was issued during a […]
