South Sudan

UN Action’s Impact

UN Action’s engagement in South Sudan illustrates how targeted, programmatic, and catalytic interventions can deliver concrete, survivor-centred outcomes, bridging immediate support for survivors with longer-term community resilience, institutional strengthening, and innovative prevention approaches to address conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in conflict settings.

Photos from our Activities

Two women hang an informational poster about midwifery and maternal health on the wall of a tent. One woman holds the poster in place while the other attaches it to the wall.

Two women stand smiling in front of a colorful HIV awareness poster. One woman holds several rolled-up posters while the other gestures towards them. They appear to be in an informational or educational setting.

A group of people sit at tables during a workshop or seminar. Two speakers stand at the front, one gesturing while presenting. Bottled water and bags are on the tables. A projector screen is visible behind the speakers.

Two men stand at the front of a classroom; one is next to a flip chart and projector, the other speaks to seated attendees. Bottles of water and a laptop are visible on the tables.

A group of men and women sit at tables covered with blue cloth and bottled water in a bright, white room, attentively facing forward as if listening to a speaker.

A group of people, some seated and some standing, attend an indoor meeting. Bottled water and trays are on the tables. The room has blue and red chairs and light-colored walls. Photo credit is given to Muyanja Robert.

A man stands and speaks to a group of people seated on plastic chairs in a simple, well-lit room with open windows. The audience includes men, women, and children attentively listening to the speaker.

A woman in a blue dress and glasses speaks into a microphone at a podium. A microphone labeled SEBC is on the podium, and a fire extinguisher is visible in the background.

A woman in a blue blazer speaks into a microphone at a podium. Behind her is a banner reading “Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls in South Sudan.” She gestures with one hand while addressing the audience.

A group of people, many wearing orange shirts, sit around tables raising their hands at an indoor event. A speaker stands in front, and a banner about ending violence against women and girls in South Sudan is visible in the background.

A group of people sit at round tables, clapping during an indoor event. Many wear orange attire, and a banner in the background reads, Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Bottled water and papers are on the tables.

A man with a crutch speaks into a microphone at a conference on ending gender-based violence in South Sudan, surrounded by attendees seated at tables and wearing orange shirts. A banner is visible in the background.

A woman wearing glasses and a colorful top speaks at a podium, holding a microphone and booklet. A microphone and press label SABC are visible; a banner and flag are in the background.

A woman in patterned clothing and sunglasses sits at a table with a pink and yellow cloth, with people seated on yellow chairs behind her at an outdoor event.

Operational In-Country Impact

UN Action, in partnership with UNFPA, UNMISS, and the International Trade Centre (ITC), implemented a comprehensive project, titled “Building Socio-Economic Resilience for Survivors of CRSV in South Sudan”, between December 2023 and June 2025 to strengthen the socio-economic resilience of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The project targeted some of the most affected locations (Yambio, Juba, Bor, and Bentiu) adopting a survivor-centred and holistic approach that combined protection, recovery, and long-term resilience. Through this intervention, 200 survivors improved their access to essential medical, psychosocial, and legal services, with 70% reporting satisfaction with the assistance received. Economic empowerment was a core component of the project: 199 survivors benefited from tailored livelihood and technical training, collectively generating nearly USD 370,000 in income. This income generation not only enhanced individual self-reliance but also contributed to household stability and community recovery in highly fragile contexts.

UN Action’s initiative placed strong emphasis on sustainability and community ownership. A total of 80 self-help groups and 55 community action groups were created or strengthened, fostering solidarity networks and long-term, community-based support for survivors. To reinforce an enabling environment for CRSV prevention and response, 200 community leaders were sensitized, while 126 frontline workers and 185 duty bearers, (including police, judiciary, armed forces, and social service providers), received specialized training to improve survivor-centred responses and accountability.

Knowledge Building

In June 2025, UN Action supported the roll-out of an innovative and operationally impactful prevention mechanism by the UNMISS Force: Patrols to Combat CRSV (PTCCs). Led the UNMISS Force, PTCCs are deployed in response to specific information on the occurrence or heightened risk of CRSV. They are twilight patrols that have been adapted to recognise and rapidly respond to early-warning signs of conflict-related sexual violence. UN Action worked closely with the Office of the SRSG’s Military Adviser and the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) to host practical exercises for officers to understand early-warning indicators of CRSV and act decisively while on duty. These patrols have already demonstrated tangible impact on the ground and represent a promising model for replication in other protection and peacekeeping contexts.