South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"

By Jenifer James
The Center for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice (CIGPJ), in collaboration with the Norwegian People’s Aid on Thursday launched data analysis report on women representation in the transitional unity government.
The report noted that women comprise 25 percent of the national ministerial positions (9 out of 35), and 20 percent of deputy ministers (2 out of 10).
“This under-representation highlights the gaps in enforcing policies, demonstrating political will, and respecting quotas,” it said.
It noted that political parties and the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) often replace women with men, undermining progress toward the mandated 35 percent representation for women under the 2018 revitalized peace agreement.
“As we delve into this report, we are reminded of the importance of working together to achieve our shared goals. Let us use these findings to strategize and build a more inclusive and equitable future,” said Maka Mustafa Fataki, the Chairperson of the Legislature and Legal Affairs Committee in Central Equatoria State Parliament while reacting to the report.
The Program Manager of CIGPJ, Taban Silvio, said the latest data analysis is an essential tool that will boost the capacity of women leaders, politicians, and advocates in various dialogues and policy making forums.
“The data equips us to understand the gaps in women’s representation, whether the numbers align with or fall short of the target. Our commitment remains steadfast to empower women to participate in all aspects of political life in South Sudan. We firmly believe that when women are actively involved in leadership and decision-making, they drive transformative progress, foster peace, and contribute to the nation’s development,” said Silvio.
Silvio noted that the findings of the report reveal significant disparities in women’s representation in the national executive, adding that women hold only 16 percent of positions within the presidency, with just one female vice president among six male counterparts including the president.