CARE: Women, Girls Offer Path to Brighter Future If They Are Properly Supported in South Sudan
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"We need to break this cycle of violence and vulnerability amongst women and girls," says
With funding from the Canadian government, CARE South Sudan currently supports women-led organizations and networks aimed at promoting women's voices and leadership. These women tirelessly work to promote the advancement of women's rights in
Jackline Nasiwa is the Founder of the
"On a more practical level, women were also the ones on the ground rescuing and supporting neighbors, regardless of their ethnic background (which when the conflict first broke out was a huge driver in the fighting). I had a neighbor from a different tribe who had no water or food, and of course, I had to help her, and in this regard, it helped open conversations across ethnic boundaries and women were really leading in this reconciliation and peacebuilding. It is said that women have the heart of a mother, and they feel the pain of others, and when support is given to women, they do more with it as a result. But despite this, we face a lot of challenges in terms of lack of support in capacity building of women-led organizations and funding."
Activities carried out by these groups include the mentoring of young girls on feminism and what is feminism in the context of
One young participant in the feminism training noted; "I didn't know that what I used to do by fighting for my sister's and friend's rights defined me as a feminist. So now I'm happy and I can confidently call myself a feminist, I will use the knowledge I have gain to stand for my right and fight for the equal rights of women and girls."
Crowther notes: "local
It is crucial that women-led organizations are at the center of humanitarian policies, funding, and programmes if real progress is to be made. This includes ensuring that South Sudanese women can participate meaningfully and lead discussions with donors and decision-makers about how best to support the work they are doing to support other women, girls, and their communities.
Crowther adds; "women will play a critical role in building a peaceful, cohesive and prosperous
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