Wau residents seek durable peace in Roc-Roc-Dong County rally

by Alahayi Nemaya & Dawit Kahsay

Responsible Author: Jedi Foster P/O Rahma Sophia Rachdi | Paris, Zanzibar, 08/21/2019, 02:08 Time

USPA NEWS - Roc-Roc-Dong County has been significantly affected by displacement from ongoing conflict between farmers and cattle keepers. A big crowd of people gathered under a huge tree, dancing and singing peace songs, at a public peace rally in Roc-Roc-Dong County, organized by the Wau area government. The crowd – comprising the Wau area governor, advisors, cabinet ministers, county commissioners, local chiefs, youth, women, children, cattle keepers, and farmers’ representatives – had descended upon Roc-Roc-Dong to show commitment to ensuring durable peace in Wau and the neighbouring areas of Tonj and Gogorial in South Sudan’s Greater Bar el Ghazal region.

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UNMISS Dedicates 300-Watt Solar Panel System for the People of Gogrial in Sudan

through its Quick Impact Projects

Responsible Author: Jedi Foster P/O Rahma Sophia Rachdi | Paris, Zanzibar, 08/21/2019, 01:59 Time

USPA NEWS - UNMISS Head of Field Office in Kuajok Anastasie Nyirigira Mukangarambe thanked all partners that supported the project and hoped that the Radio station would make impact. A 300-watt solar panel system funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) through its Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) has been handed over to authorities of Gogrial in Kuajok.
The system which is valued at 48, 250 United States dollars was implemented by a local non-governmental organization, the Lukluk Community Association for Development (LCAD) and is intended to provide power supply for the only local radio station running in the area, Gogrial 99 FM.

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G7 IS TO PUT GENDER EQUALITY AT THE CENTER OF EDUCATION SECTOR PLANNING

GENDER AT THE CENTER INITIATIVE- CGI

Responsible Author: Jedi Foster P/O Rahma Sophia Rachdi | Paris, Washington DC, 08/21/2019, 01:50 Time

USPA NEWS - The G7 Gender at the Center Initiative (GCI) is a chance to mobilize the necessary political leadership and expertise at country level to rapidly step up progress in gender equality, in and through education. “GENDER AT THE CENTER INITIATIVE ” : Putting gender equality at the center of education sector planning
Gender inequality persists around the world, and education continues to reflect these inequalities. Despite significant gains, girls, and particularly adolescent girls, continue to be left behind. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 52 million girls and young women are still missing the chance to go to school and are facing significant barriers to their education. Increased school enrollment of girls is necessary, but African Union members have recognized that it is not sufficient for achieving gender equality in education outcomes. For sustainable change, a strategic shift is needed to move the focus beyond gender parity in numbers, to a broader focus on how the education system as a whole can advance gender equality – in areas such as safe learning environments, teacher education and practice, curriculum and materials development, leadership and administration.

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ADVISORY COUNCIL AHEAD OF G7 HELD ELYSEE IDENTIFY CONCRETE ACTION ON INEQUALITIE

REDUCE DISCRIMINATION & VIOLENCE

Responsible Author: Jedi Foster P/O Rahma Sophia Rachdi | Paris, Washington DC, 08/21/2019, 01:34 Time

USPA NEWS - The French President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron has decided to make it a priority of the French presidency of the G7.In 41 countries, the man is recognized in the law as the sole head of the family. The law requires the wife's obedience to her husband; 35% of women are victims in their lives of physical or sexual violence; women are overrepresented in vulnerable jobs and are paid overall 23% less than men; only 45% of countries achieved parity in secondary education.

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