This article was originally published by Inter Press Service. As South Sudan maps out its economic future at the South Sudan International Engagement Conference (IEC) this week in Washington, women from the new country called on donors to invest in projects that ensure women benefit equally from development plans. … The Institute for Inclusive Security, […]
In December 2011, women civil society activists gathered in Washington, DC, for the South Sudan International Engagement Conference and Gender Symposium. In line with the South Sudan Development plan, the women defined their priorities for the future of their country’s peace and development. These recommendations are guided by five overarching themes discussed at the International […]
This article was originally published by PBS. Last May, a group of about 60 women, some in colorful African dress, others in modest Islamic garb, a few in Western-style suits, met in Juba, soon to be the capital of the new nation of South Sudan, to discuss their country’s constitution. Over a period of three […]
This article was originally published by The Christian Science Monitor. A little over a week ago, the largest country in Africa split in two. But violence continues between the two new countries. US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton rightly called on the new nations to “quickly return to the negotiating table.” The “redoubling” of […]
