{"id":4218,"date":"2022-10-16T18:07:50","date_gmt":"2022-10-16T16:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/?post_type=projekte&p=4218"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:50:21","slug":"women-in-sudan-promoting-an-active-and-self-determined-life","status":"publish","type":"projekte","link":"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/projekte\/frauen-im-suedsudan-foerderung-fuer-ein-aktives-und-selbstbestimmtes-leben\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowerment for women: for a self-determined life in South Sudan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Background information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

South Sudan is predominantly Christian, ethnically diverse and one of the poorest countries in the world. The country has been marked by years of civil war and ongoing humanitarian crises, which have led to profound structural and social problems. Entrenched social norms lead to massive gender inequality and exclusion, particularly with regard to girls' education, their freedom of movement, their limited decision-making power and restricted access to and control over resources. Women's rights and the advancement of girls are often neglected or not prioritized. Young girls in particular are married off before they reach the age of majority, often because the family is dependent on the bride price money. Child marriage and bride price are particularly widespread in rural areas. In addition, estimates suggest that over 80% of women have experienced gender-based violence, including rape, sexual and physical assault (including within marriage), forced and child marriage, and deprivation of education, employment and health opportunities. The socio-economic conditions mean that women and girls are not only marginalized in peace and political processes, but also suffer disproportionately during natural disasters and other crises. The cumulative impact of these multiple crises means that entire communities are constantly exposed to the negative effects. Households headed by women are particularly at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inclusion of women in decision-making processes at all levels - be it in local organizations or in the government - has so far been underestimated. Peace processes in which women are involved and take on leadership positions are generally more sustainable. This is partly because the process is approached more holistically and not exclusively from a male perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The empowerment of women and girls in all areas. This includes a safe space to exchange ideas, to comfort each other, to build themselves up and to be able to talk about and process what they have experienced. Furthermore, we support them in building up an economic income and in their desire for education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Target group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marginalized Women and Girls in South Sudan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n