Civil society reviews women’s leadership advocacy strategies
Civil society organizations have renewed their commitment to strengthening advocacy for women’s participation in leadership and decision making following a one-day refresher training that examined the challenges limiting women’s representation in public office and governance. Speaking during the training, Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Project Officer Nemisho Joye Bage said the forum enabled civil society […]
Local leaders trained to foster peace, inclusion and community accountability
Community leaders from across Juba County have pledged to strengthen peacebuilding efforts, promote social inclusion, and enhance accountability within their communities after completing a three-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) with support from Oxfam South Sudan. The training brought together quarter council chairpersons and members of local peace committees from […]
Markaz Al Salam leads renewed push for enactment of youth empowerment Laws
Despite making up almost three-quarters of South Sudan’s population, young people are often excluded from the national conversations that shape their future. Markaz Al Salam, a dedicated non-profit organization, is working to change this by creating a platform for youth voices in national policymaking. In line with its focus on peace-building, education, and health, Markaz […]
