Ending the year with training in Advocacy and leadership to #whrds in Juba. Equipping women to push for friendlier policies that will encourage women activists to be bold. With support from #CFLI by the @CanSouthSudan #HappyHolidays🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

#EndingTFGBV @sshrdNetwork on #Day2 of #16DaysOfActivism2025 conducted a digital workshop 4 WHRDs. 30 WHRDs have been equipped with digital tools and apps 2 enhance safety @EUinSouthSudan @lmxblack @DefendDefenders @longj2a @Adut_Andrew

Happening now @RadioMiraya; discussion 4 #16DaysOfActivism, on Cybercrime bill, the gaps, the opportunities. Our colleague #GismaJuma is sharing insights into how the bill has missed the chance to consider protection of online perpetuated gender-based violence. @CanSouthSudan

It is our collective obligation to protect women and girls from all forms of violence including violence perpetuated through technology. @canSouthSudan @EyeRadioJuba @lmxblack @NLinSouthSudan @longj2a @UNFPASouthSudan @Peaceforce

#Women Appending their signatures to the report on #EndageredVoices. HRDs believe that #protecting HRDs especially the #women in such a significant time that the country is planning to hold its first ever #elections in 2026. The Network hopes that the election period then shall be #free and #fair come 2026 for #HumanRights_Defenders also. #EndageredVoices #Elections2026 #WomenAdvocates

#SouthSudan Day 02 of the #AGM @sshrdn 📸 “Endangered Voices In The Elections Stream” a comprehensive research report on the perceived fears and threats that #HumanRights_Defenders on elections was launched. The SSHRDN carried out an exclusive research both in Juba and within the states which highlights the thoughts, fears and recommendations of HRDs inducing #women HRDs on elections. #EndageredVoices #HumanRights #HumanRightsViolations #ReportLaunch

On a good note, Mr. Edmund Yakani applauded the #HRDs upon the good work that they are doing to. He also encouraged the members to always look out for one another even as they work. “Stand up for each other. If one of us is #underattack, then all of us are under attack.” Mr. Yakani said. #HumanRights #HumanRightsWork #StandUpForEachother #ProtectHRD

#AGM Mrs. @AdutChristina, the Deputy Chair of the Network and Chair of the #WomenHRD in her opening remarks called upon the members to seize this opportunity to engage deeper. “The AGM is a platform for us to create dialogue and to foster collaboration among us as members of the network. I am positive that we good outcome and the end of the meeting.” #Dialogue #Collaboration #AGMeeting #HumanRights

It’s D-Day! The Extra - Ordinary Annual General Assembly of the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network has commenced with day one. Mr. @lmxblack, the Head of Secretariat opened the occasion heartily; “I want to appreciate the members of the Network for being #resilient, and standing firm in #protection of #HumanRights.” #AGM #HumanRights #Humanrightsdefenders #Resilience

Our esteemed members of the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network are hereby invited to a two-day Extra Ordinary Annual General Meeting on; 2⃣7⃣ and 2⃣8⃣ February, 2025 ⏲️ 8:00 to 16:00 CAT. For more information, please contact; 0926222591/0 admin@sshrdn.org See you then.

To conclude the mentorship session, Ms. @Magaragisma, the Women Protection Officer offered #protection mechanisms to the #women HRDs to be safe digitally and mentally. “It is important to put our mental health first as women because we handle many things from home, within the community and work and get burned out. Remember we to prioritise self-care always.” Ms. Gisma Magara advised. #Protection #ProtectionOfWomen #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAdvocate

Teaching WHRDs to be good researchers. Mrs. Veronica Lucy, a veteran journalist taught the WHRDs how to collect data ethically. “As someone collecting information, don’t assume feelings of the source but rather, go ahead and ask them how they feel. It is ethical this way.” Mrs. Veronica Lucy, Director of AMWISS. #Mentorship #EthicalJournalism #WomenOfTheMovement #NurturingNextWHRDs

Highlights of the #Mentorship session which was as held on Wednesday by the SSHRDN #Women HRD Cluster supported by @CanSouthSudan. “As an advocate and influential person, you should celebrate even the small wins. These small beginnings are the stepping stones to your great work of advocacy.” Mrs. Zahra Said Ali, SSunDE WHRD. She also encouraged the WHRDs to surround themselves with positive minded people because they will support and build them. #WomenOfTheMovement #WomenEmpowerment #Mentorship #Celebrate

#Mentorship “When #women multi-task, men can stand in and help. As advocates for women’s #rights, we can set up meetings with men to discuss how to overcome the harmful traditional practices which are affecting women.” Mrs. @AdutChristina, the Chair of the #Women_HRD Cluster of SSHRDN. She further encouraged the WHRDs to continually stand up for women’s rights and freedoms despite the challenges faced. #mentoronementorall #MentorForGrowth #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenSafety #WomenEmpowerment

Last week, SSHRDN #Women Cluster, represented by the Secretariat attended a WHRD Toolkit development workshop organized by @CordaidSSD with support from @NLinSouthSudan to brainstorm with fellow HRDs in developing effective protection and support measures for WHRDs in #SouthSudan. #WomenHRDs #ProtectionOfWHRDs #SupportOfWHRDs

A safer online environment for #HumanRights_Defenders to ably and boldly speak up against all forms of human rights violations ought to be provided by all. #WorldSaferOnlineDay #OnlineSafetyForHRDs #ProtectHRDsOnline #NoToOnlineAttacks

The session commenced in high spirits with the #women letting go of their cares and grooving to the sounds of #SouthSudan music. #ArtTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #WomenHealthMatters #WomenArt #StoryThroughArt

#ArtTherapy for #WomenHRDs; a platform for them to #express themselves in liberty by SSHRDN with support from @CanSouthSudan. “Talk together, share in peace. This is a platform to speak and express oneself wholly in peace.” @AdutChristina, the Chairperson of the #Women_HRD Cluster of the Network encouraged. #ArtToHeal #ArtTherapy #LibertyToLive #MentalWellbeing #FreedomOfExpression

The SSHRDN extends its appreciation to @PAXforpeace for providing an insightful, informative and engaging Evidence Based Advocacy workshop. The Network is grateful to partners @DefendDefenders and other national partners in this #PowerOfVoices project for the effort in advocacy for #HumanRights in #SouthSudan and the region. #PowerOfVoices #peaceispossible #RoadToJustice #RoadToElections

“If the National Constitution Review Commission (NCRC) doesn’t complete its work on time, will South Sudan’s elections be delayed, or are there measures to keep them on schedule within the extended transitional period?” @lmxblack, the Head of Secretariat of the SSHRDN inquired of the NCRC on timeliness of the permanent constitution making process during the advocacy training by @PAXforpeace #Elections #FreeandFairelections #HumanRights #Democracy #ConstitutionMakingProcess #SSOT