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WESTERN EQUATORIA – Equal rights for women and girls is a shared struggle across the world. In South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, the gender gap has been exacerbated by conflict, a patriarchal culture and age-old customs that marginalize women’s rights. While efforts have been made to ensure women and men are on an equal footing in all walks of life, much remains to be
Equal rights for women and girls is a shared struggle across the world. In South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, the gender gap has been exacerbated
Women’s representatives improve advocacy skills through an UNMISS-facilitated training
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PATRICIA NJERI NJOROGE
“Women in South Sudan are the backbone of many communities,” says Patricia Njoroge, a Gender Affairs Officer serving with UNMISS. “However, they are still fighting to have their voices heard and included in the ongoing push for durable peace here.”
A traditionally patriarchal society in the world’s youngest nation means that much needs to be done to ensure women’s equal participation in political processes.
However, according to Patricia, another cogent need is to empower female activists and community leaders with the tools and techniques required for them to lead the charge for equal rights and representation.
Women’s representatives improve advocacy skills through an UNMISS-facilitated training
A three-day advocacy skills training facilitated by the UNMISS Gender Unit drew participants from civil society, local women’s associations and other women’s groups in Central Equatoria, South Sudan. Similar workshops are planned for all 10 states in the world s youngest nation. 7 May 2021 Patricia Njeri Njoroge
“Women in South Sudan are the backbone of many communities,” says Patricia Njoroge, a Gender Affairs Officer serving with UNMISS. “However, they are still fighting to have their voices heard and included in the ongoing push for durable peace here.”
A traditionally patriarchal society in the world’s youngest nation means that much needs to be done to ensure women’s equal participation in political processes.