Women farmers power Rubkona’s shift to resilient agriculture
Women in Pakur Boma, Rubkona Payam, are emerging as the driving force behind a major shift toward climate-resilient agriculture, helping communities rebuild livelihoods shattered by years of flooding and conflict. Across the area, women farmers are adopting new techniques and resilient crop varieties that allow them to survive recurrent floods while boosting household food supplies. […]
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 […]
Women leaders demand action on family and anti-GBV bills
Women leaders across South Sudan have issued a powerful communiqué calling on the government to urgently pass the long-delayed Family Bill and Anti-GBV Bill. The group warned that stalled legal reforms continue to undermine women’s rights and protection. The statement came at the close of the National Gender Forum, held from November 5th to 7th […]
Gender Based Violence levels remain alarming in Unity State
Gender-based violence (GBV) levels remain alarming in Unity State, with hundreds of women, men, and children continuing to suffer from abuse, rape, and domestic violence despite ongoing awareness and prevention efforts. Recent data from the State Ministry of Health indicate that 371 GBV cases were recorded this year across the state including 91 girls, 80 […]
Gender forum in Juba calls for stronger partnerships to empower women
The Central Equatoria State Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Zendia Elusia Abu, has urged stronger partnerships between government institutions and civil society organizations to advance women’s empowerment and protection across South Sudan. Speaking at the opening of the National Gender Forum in Juba on Wednesday, Zendia commended South Sudanese women for their resilience […]
High-level forum calls for action to empower young women in agriculture
Government officials, UN agencies, and development partners have urged stronger investments in young women’s participation in agriculture, calling it essential for food security, inclusive economic growth, and lasting peace. The High-Level Intergenerational Forum on Women in Agriculture, held in Juba under the theme “Empowering Young Women in Agriculture and Agribusiness: A Force Multiplier for Gender […]
South Sudan women call for holistic empowerment beyond policy promises
The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has urged for a more holistic and practical approach to women’s empowerment, one that goes beyond policy statements and symbolic representation during the opening of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Conference in Juba on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the government, Joyce Ayoub, Program Assistant at […]
Women harness sports to build peace and shape decisions
In South Sudan, where leadership roles have long been dominated by men, a new generation of women is rising and they are doing it through sports. Among them are Jackline Santino and Sarah Kiko, whose election to key positions in the Central Equatoria State Basketball Association (CESBA) marks a powerful shift in gender representation and […]
Seeds of change: How South Sudan’s women are rewriting political power
Under the bright October sun, the conference hall in Juba was alive with color, laughter, and a quiet, powerful determination. Rows of young women, some draped in traditional attire, others in sharp suits clutched their certificates, exchanged embraces, and posed for photographs. But this was more than just a graduation ceremony. It was a moment […]
South Sudan Leaders urged to prioritize family planning to safeguard women’s futures
Lawmakers and policymakers have been urged to make family planning a national priority as South Sudan joined the global community in commemorating World Contraception Day. Stakeholders say urgent action is needed to improve access to services and information, which remain limited for many women and young people across the country. At an event held at […]
