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UNFPA /UN-WOMEN to implement, a $70 million South Sudan Women’s Social Economic Empowerment project

calendar_today 05 July 2023

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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-SSWSEEP was launched in Juba. …

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The journey from evidence to reality begins with a strong foundation in education

calendar_today 04 July 2023

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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 and midwives are undeniable”…

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The spill-over of Sudan crisis worsens impacts on women and girls in South Sudan

calendar_today 08 June 2023

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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 Sudan. With over 80,000 people,…

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From isolation during menstruation to reusable pads in cattle camps

calendar_today 18 May 2023

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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 going on with her because her…

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The power of female sports in norms shifting: UNFPA collaboration with the Bright Starlets, the National Women’s Football team

calendar_today 06 April 2023

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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 accomplishments by female athletes and…

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Domesticating Obstetric fistula repair:  towards fistula-free South Sudan

calendar_today 28 March 2023

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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 his interest in Fistula…

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South Sudan ranks second in GBV prevalence rate in East Africa – a new study indicates.

calendar_today 24 March 2023

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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, 2023, on the findings of a…

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“Lost in Love” celebrating Valentine’s Day

calendar_today 23 March 2023

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“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 worst times of their lives like and…

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Showcasing the strength and resilience of women from South Sudan during CSW67

calendar_today 17 March 2023

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Showcasing the strength and resilience of women from South Sudan during CSW67

This year’s Commission of Status of Women (CSW67) was held under the theme “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and…

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