South Sudan’s political crisis threatens women’s safety and democratic hopes
Jackline Nasiwa of CIGPJ briefs the UN Security Council on the situation in South Sudan. Photo: UN Photo/Manuel Elías
South Sudan is facing a political and security crisis that is a grave threat to the safety of women and girls, and even relapse to civil war.
This was a key message from the briefing given to the United Nations Security Council by Jackline Nasiwa, founder and director of the Center for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice (CIGPJ).
Jackline urged Security Council members to help find a political solution to the confilct, to address the shrinking political and civic space, and ensure the work of the United Nations mission in South Sudan is not undermined.
Jackline told the council that “the people of South Sudan cannot afford another senseless and destructive war, nor any form of politically motivated communal violence. We as women’s rights groups and civil society remain committed in our pursuit for a lasting peace. Today, we need your support more than ever.”
Watch Jackline’s briefing here: