NEWPASS concludes two-day training on GBV in Lakes state

Photo file shows Mrs. Blantine at the last of left & Mrs. Solame Piath at the end of right

By Mayak Majak Madit Tokjok

Network of empowered women peace actors in South Sudan (NEWPASS) on Friday concluded two days training on Gender-Based Violence.

The training held in Rumbek town of Lakes State aims to enhance the protection of women and children against all forms of abuse.

It was “to improve timely provision of legal aid and lifesaving psychosocial support to survivors of GBV and other disadvantaged persons.”

It brought together chiefs, media, government officials, prison officers, policemen, youth and women representatives.

Speaking during the closing ceremony held on Friday in Rumbek Smart hotel., Mrs. Blantine Loice, executive director of NEWPASS said the organization was established in 2017 to lobby for an access to justice and rule of law to promote gender equality and women participation in the society.

Solame Piath Agum, focal person of NEWPASS in Lakes state said training aimed at equipping the officers with the necessary skills that will enable them better address gender-based violence cases.

“Lakes state is among the states that gender based violence is still existing, specifically cases of early and forced marriages, land disputes associated with inheritance, domestic violence and denial to economic gains like house wives acquiring jobs,” Piath said.

On her part, Susana Ngacida Mamer, senior staff of Relief and Rehabilitation commission (RRC) for Lakes state said that the partners and government are working hand in hand to sensitize the citizens on the dangers of gender based violence in the communities.

Malok Malual Malok, deputy paramount chief under Jiir payam of Rumbek central county urged the government together with partners to address issues of child and forced marriages.