South Sudan: New support network for sexual violence survivors launched in Western Equatoria

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom | 09-10-2026 11:57am |

A new support network for survivors of sexual violence has been launched in Western Equatoria, South Sudan. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan facilitated a two-day dialogue in Yambio with 50 representatives from police, government, civil society, and survivor networks. The initiative aims to strengthen measures to prevent and respond to sexual violence, addressing challenges such as lack of reporting and community stigmatization.

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