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Cultural diversity - A pillar of unity and respect
Juba, South Sudan- Hon. Rita Dominic Jada, the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sports, emphasized the importance of cultural diversity in uniting... Read more
Working with religious groups to break barriers on menstrual health
Multiple factors including religious and cultural barriers, social stigma, and limited access to the right information on Menstrual Health Management... Read more
UNFPA /UN-WOMEN to implement, a $70 million South Sudan Women’s Social Economic Empowerment project
Juba, May 26, 2023 — A $ 70 million World Bank-funded Economic Empowerment project dubbed, South Sudan Women and Social Economic Empowerment Project-... Read more
The journey from evidence to reality begins with a strong foundation in education
The world is going digital, and our nurses and midwives need to be empowered with digital skills to be able to generate evidence, the roles of nurses... Read more
The spill-over of Sudan crisis worsens impacts on women and girls in South Sudan
Bentiu-Unity State-As the situation in Sudan is getting worse every day, the impact has spilled over to the neighboring countries including South... Read more
From isolation during menstruation to reusable pads in cattle camps
Suzan is a young girl aged 14 who lives in Gbogoro cattle Camp in Terekeka. She had her first periods at the age of 11 and was aware of what was... Read more
The power of female sports in norms shifting: UNFPA collaboration with the Bright Starlets, the National Women’s Football team
Women's participation in sports has a long history. It is a history marked by division and discrimination but also one filled with major... Read more
Domesticating Obstetric fistula repair: towards fistula-free South Sudan
Dr Koma Akim, a general surgeon by profession was one of the outstanding trainee on Obstetric Fistula in 2022 at Juba Teaching Hospital. For Dr Koma... Read more
South Sudan ranks second in GBV prevalence rate in East Africa – a new study indicates.
South Sudan accounts for the second highest prevalence case of GBV in the region; this was revealed during a validation workshop held on March 22,... Read more
“Lost in Love” celebrating Valentine’s Day
“It’s time to change the narrative. Using Art, drama, poems are ways to share messages that words can't complete. Women and girls go through... Read more