SOUTH SUDAN: Women submits recommendation to UN Special Representative
South Sudanese women have submitted recommendation to the Special Representative of UN Secretary General, including their concerns about conflict, protection, livelihood and issues of women participation.
Deputy Special Representative for UNMISS Mustapha Soumare in a three-day workshop said gender equality is their priority and that they are committed to it expressing her amazement by the women who have demonstrated that they are resilient and can be agents for change.
The Chairlady of Sudan African National Union, Theresa Siricio Ivo, conveyed the women’s call on UN to employ additional UN police female officers in POCs, to respond to cases of GBV.
SPLM Acting Secretary, Jemma Nunu Kumba, calls on women to build up a strong partnership to address issues of women, peace and security.
The workshop brought together women from all over the country from different sectors, to discuss issues of gender among others.
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Source: CRN
