{"id":40520,"date":"2025-10-17T09:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T07:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=40520"},"modified":"2025-10-17T09:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T07:32:07","slug":"young-women-urged-to-engage-in-south-sudan-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/17\/young-women-urged-to-engage-in-south-sudan-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Young women urged to engage in South Sudan politics"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Alan Clement\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Young South Sudanese women have been urged to break cultural barriers and engage in politics, as a fellow youth warned their exclusion from decision-making threatens the country\u2019s democratic progress.<\/p>\n

At a recent youth engagement forum, Susan Alfred, a young entrepreneur emphasized that women\u2019s voices are indispensable in shaping policies, elections, and the ongoing constitution-making process.<\/p>\n

Susan stated that cultural norms, early marriages, and domestic responsibilities often deter women from political participation, while limited access to education and financial resources further compounds the challenge.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolitics is for everyone, whether you are a woman or a man,\u201d said Susan Alfred, a participant in Friedrich Ebert Stiftung\u2019s Political Mind program.<\/p>\n

Even when women attain leadership roles, societal attitudes frequently undermine their legitimacy. \u201cWomen must be part of every decision-making process,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Susan\u2019s sentiments were echoed by Alimure Ali Awuda of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung who challenged participants to be bold and proactive.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat men can do, women can do better. We have very many role models in this country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He urged young women and the Generation Z to seize opportunities rather than wait for them to be handed down. \u201cThis is not the time for saying we are future leaders. The future is now. Any minute after this minute is already future,\u201d Alimure emphasized.<\/p>\n

Spotlighting the importance of mentorship, capacity-building, and digital engagement in empowering youth, Giovanna Maiola, Democracy Reporting International\u2019s country representative, encouraged young people to take ownership of initiatives designed for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t like when vintage people like me tell young people what to do\u2026 it should be your program,\u201d she said, urging Generation Z and Alpha to leverage technology for civic and leadership engagement.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters, Jackson Lado of YMCA South Sudan highlighted the inclusion of marginalized youth, particularly those with disabilities, stressing that \u201cinclusion is most important because everyone\u2019s voice matters.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also urged youth to reject violence and focus on peacebuilding and national development. Lado added, \u201cLet us stay away from anything to do with war. Let us be united. Let us work for something that will bring peace and development in South Sudan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Susan concluded with a strong call for young women and youth to be informed, proactive, and fully engaged in political processes, including the upcoming elections and constitutional review.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir participation is essential to building a democratic, inclusive, and peaceful South Sudan,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n

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