This paper examines the current state of women’s participation in organized politics through the lens of young women’s political experiences. It contextualizes women’s participation in party politics in its history and shares findings from conversations with young women about their experiences and challenges in their political work. It finds that young women in politics are doubly marginalized by gender and age. Key recommendations: Collect and publicly avail data on the participation of female youth in…
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The world is in the midst of a devastating, and escalating, hunger crisis. At least 345 million people across 82 countries are currently facing or are at risk of acute food insecurity, with 50 million people on the brink of starvation, teetering on the edge of famine (Source: World Food Programme). This report presents new evidence on the gendered impacts of the current global hunger crisis from eight of the countries most affected: Ethiopia, Kenya,…
This study explores the potential for donor governments and institutions to support the operationalization of the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding (HDP) nexus to respond to the food insecurity crisis in South Sudan and the challenges it presents. South Sudan faces one of the worst hunger crises in the world. Violent conflict, climate shocks and widespread economic crisis have left 70 per cent of the population severely food insecure. Donors have provided nearly $13 billion in…
This book chapter discusses the role of women in peacebuilding and conflict resolution processes in South Sudan. The report finds that despite their active role in peacebuilding initiatives, they continue to face obstacles, such as the inadequate implementation of the 35% representation quotas in the agreement, toxic masculinity and cultural barriers and envy and suspicions. Finally, the report advocates for strengthening women’s role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts.
In Warrap state, home to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and much of the country’s political and military elite, many hoped that the signing of a peace agreement in 2018 would bring an end to the violence that had scarred their country for the previous five years. Instead, in Warrap, violence intensified, and pitted communities against each other in increasingly brutal tit-for-tat attacks that targeted women, children, homes, and the very capacities of communities to…
This commentary focusses on South Sudan’s regional diplomacy in relation to the Nile Bassin. Download
This discussion paper examines the intersection between detention and the exposure to the risk of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) among boys in eight conflict-affected countries, including South Sudan. The paper documents a high prevalence of CRSV among boys, though lower than the proportion of girls. To address the social, physical and psychological harms associated with CRSV among boys due to their deprivation of liberty, the report shares a set of recommendations for different stakeholders. Download
South Sudan is a country with longstanding history of international assistance. In fact, her hard-won independence was birthed in part through external financial and political backstopping. Certain international actors have since deepened their engagement by supporting constitutional designs dating as far back as 2005. They also continue to support humanitarian aid, capacity development, and policy space to strengthen public institutions. Aside from its enduring legacy, international constitutional assistance has been recognized under the Revitalised Peace…
The 2023 South Sudan Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) focuses on the humanitarian needs of the internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees and vulnerable host communities/non-displaced people in South Sudan and in the Abyei Administrative Area. A staggering 9.3 million (76%) of South Sudan’s population are now in need, driven by long-term deterioration in food security and protection threats especially in conflict-affected areas. Download
This report presents a high-level synthesis of existing evidence and practice on CRSV and other forms of VAWG in conflict affected settings, based on a detailed literature review and consultations with humanitarian stakeholders and survivors’ groups and networks. It identifies entry points from the evidence that can be used to shape effective efforts by the humanitarian and women, peace, and security (WPS) communities to prevent CRSV. Despite the evidence gaps, the insights from research and practice show that CRSV is not an inevitable consequence of conflict…
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