By Sabri Dibaco
The Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Nuna Rhoda Rudolf, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering young people and strengthening family values during the Global Movement Youth and Teenagers Conference held in Juba.
The conference brought together youth, faith leaders, and development partners in a shared call to inspire a generation grounded in faith, discipline, and purpose.
Addressing participants, Minister Nuna Rhoda Rudolf stressed that the future of South Sudan lies in the hands of young people who are guided by strong moral values and a commitment to national unity.
“Young people are not just leaders of tomorrow but agents of change today,” said Nunu Rhoda, urging the youth to reject division and instead embrace their role in fostering peace and contributing to the country’s transformation.
Rudolf underscored the importance of families as the foundation for building responsible and value-driven citizens, calling on parents and communities to actively nurture children with moral guidance, patriotism, and respect for God, noting that such responsibility cuts across all religious and cultural backgrounds.
She highlighted key challenges facing young people in the country, including human trafficking, early marriage, and limited access to education, emphasising that safeguarding children requires a collective effort from government institutions, families, and society as a whole.
Rudolf, in describing the gathering as more than just a conference but a representation of a growing movement, aims at restoring societal values, inspiring hope, and mobilising youth to take an active role in shaping a peaceful and prosperous future.
Participants at the event echoed similar sentiments, calling for continued collaboration between government, faith-based organisations, and communities to support youth development and address the challenges affecting the younger generation.