"Much remains to be done to tackle the scourges afflicting minerals such as corruption, smuggling, tax evasion, human rights & labor conditions & the use of its proceeds to fuel conflicts. Further efforts are needed," @TimoOlkkonen said at the @_ICGLR_ Ministerial meeting in Juba

Hello Human Rights Defenders! The deadline for nomination of the HRD Awards has been pushed to Friday, 15th November 2024! You have one more week to nominate your Outstanding Human Rights Defender of the Year. Open this link lnkd.in/d-xG-_4X to nominate! "Celebrating…

I am privileged to attend a high-level two-day sensitization and training workshop for South Sudanese policymakers on establishing and operationalizing the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH) and the Compensation and Reparation Authority (CRA). Mombosa-Kenya.

Amb. @TimoOlkkonen during Thursday's @RJMECsouthsudan plenary, reiterated the need for swift implementation of the outstanding tasks of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in #SouthSudan. His full statement is available here: eeas.europa.eu/delegations/so… #SSOX

I disagree with those who think journalists should defend their rights even if it will cost their lives. No, there is no story worth than your life. You need to be alive to continue playing your journalistic role @EyeRadioJuba @Maura_Ajak89

#SouthSudan Paralegal training by @Peaceforce in partnership with @sshrdNetwork to equip our members with basic legal knowledge that will help them in providing legal advises to the communities they are working with/for in defending their rights kicked off today. #HumanRights…

Speaking at today's #JRC Validation Workshop, @TimoOlkkonen underlined the need for judicial reforms that effectively fight corruption, strengthen governance, hold perpetrators accountable & restore public trust in the justice system in #SouthSudan. More: eeas.europa.eu/delegations/so…

#Women rights in the context of #SouthSudan Stereotyping of women is still loud in our society. Women advocates need to be supported as they take on the role of “voice of the voiceless” “… conservative narratives that confine women to family and procreation roles contribute to…

Nominations are on going for the 2024 Human Rights Defenders Awards - 3rd Edition. Open this link - ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/single/451259d… - to vote your outstanding Human Rights Defender in the following categories; 🏆1. Lifetime/Veteran Award - 2024 🏆2. Outstanding Human Rights Defender of…

#SouthSudan| Today with National Media Authority, @Peaceforce & with the support of @EUinSouthSudan, we’re in a two day engagement disseminating the Ethical Code of conduct for journalists in Aweil. A key tool for ethical journalism. @MajackD

Norwegian People's Aid has organised a three-day capacity on advocacy and conflict-sensitive operations including reporting for its implementing partners; Media Rights, Land Rights, Youth Rights,Women Rights. Training aims to equip partners with tools to enhance conflict resolut

In this @EyeRadioJuba article, we state in detail the emerging rights violations occasioned by indiscriminate violence in #SouthSudan in Wonduruba,Kajo Keji,Tonj and other areas. This is a worrying pattern unfortunately civilians are entrapped in these clashes. @sshrdNetwork is…

The @sshrdNetwork and @Peaceforce paid a visit to our Executive Director @Hassan_shire and our protection team to express their gratitude for his continued support of their work. During their visit, insights were shared, collaboration opportunities were explored, and commitment…

Over the last week, our Executive Director @lmxblack joined #SouthSudan colleagues and other #HumanRights Defenders from across Africa to attend the sessions of @achpr_cadhp in Banjul, Gambia. A critical gathering to reflect on common challenges & also push for #HR advocacy

Head of secretariat @lmxblack met with @dkisngugi leader of Kenya’s @DefendersKE and head of delegation of Kenyan Civil society to @achpr_cadhp to exchange on on-going progress of @sshrdNetwork -as one of the strongest coalitions of #HR Defenders in the region, its always a good…

Political parties in South Sudan still face significant restrictions in engaging with citizen despite a little reduction in cases of intimidation and harassment of activists and journalists, said an activist. #SSOX eyeradio.org/political-part…

We, the executive body of the @ujossofficial, held an executive meeting on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, at UAP 13 floor to discuss the union's strategic plan, including evaluating the past years progress made by the leadership.

Following the meeting of the executive body of the Union on October 12th, 2024, it was agreed that the first Annual General Assembly would be held on October 30th and 31st 2024 at Crown Hotel. As a leadership team, we value the participation of members in decision-making.

In #SouthSudan, creating a conducive environment for the #women HRDs to participate in impactful discussions, express themselves and to #protect their fellow women in a society which is still patriarchal is everybody’s responsibility. Nominate now your outstanding #woman HRD of…

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! In “Celebrating Human Rights Defenders Amid Fading Civil Liberties In South Sudan”, SSHRDN has launched the 3rd edition of the HRD Awards. To celebrate the selfless individuals, please nominate the individuals you feel deserve to be recognised in this…