{"id":46173,"date":"2026-07-17T16:50:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=46173"},"modified":"2026-07-17T17:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:49:18","slug":"central-equatoria-records-over-120-gender-based-violence-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/central-equatoria-records-over-120-gender-based-violence-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Equatoria records over 120 gender-based violence cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

By James Innocent<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u200eThe Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare says it has recorded more than 120 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) across the state this year, with additional reports from several counties still pending.<\/p>\n

\u200eSpeaking during a visit to Yei River County, the Director General for Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Nunu Diana Alison, said preliminary data collected by the ministry indicates that more than 130 GBV cases have been reported in Juba and Yei, while figures from some counties are yet to be submitted. The ministry has not yet released a consolidated statewide report.<\/p>\n

\u200eAlison urged parents and caregivers to play a more active role in protecting children, saying minors are often among the most vulnerable victims of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n

\u200eShe also encouraged families to guide their children away from harmful peer influence and promote positive values that contribute to their safety and well-being.<\/p>\n

\u200eSpeaking at the same event, Yei River County Police Inspector Major General Ali Abdullahtif said the overall crime rate in the county has declined, although authorities remain concerned about the emergence of youth gang activities in some local communities.<\/p>\n

\u200eHe called on parents to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and ensure that children remain in school, describing education as an important measure in preventing crime and protecting young people from harmful influences.<\/p>\n

\u200e\u200eMeanwhile, Azania Amude, the Acting Director of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare for Yei River County, welcomed the state delegation and said the visit provided an opportunity for officials to assess challenges affecting women and children in the county.<\/p>\n

\u200eShe said the county has recorded several GBV-related cases since the beginning of the year and stressed the importance of continued collaboration between the state government, local authorities, and communities to strengthen prevention and response mechanisms.<\/p>\n

\u200eThe discussions came amid recent incidents reported in Yei River County, including the killing of a woman by her husband in Hai Simba and the death of a young woman in Nyongwe Sub-Boma while in police custody.<\/p>\n

\u200eAuthorities have not publicly linked the two incidents to the ministry’s GBV statistics, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths are ongoing.<\/p>\n

\u200eThe Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare says it will continue working with county authorities, law enforcement agencies, and development partners to strengthen prevention efforts, improve reporting systems, and enhance support services for survivors of gender-based violence across Central Equatoria State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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