6+ hour, 17+ min ago  (747+ words) At least 11 children have died in a measles outbreak in Cueibet County of Lakes State, where health authorities have recorded 145 cases across four counties over the past three weeks, officials said. The outbreak, which began in Cueibet County, has spread…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (406+ words) One of the children from ITFC playing with some blocks during a play therapy session. (Paula Casado Aguirregabiria/MSF) For young children, recovery involves more than treating physical illness. Emotional well-being, healthy development, and supportive relationships are also essential to…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (279+ words) The Jonglei State Ministry of Health has launched a four-day polio vaccination campaign targeting children aged between zero and five years across the state. Health authorities say the exercise is intended to prevent the spread of the deadly Type One…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (326+ words) The Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), on Wednesday, concluded a three-day training on synergizing non-violent action and peacebuilding for the Rumbek Youth Sports Association (RYSA) in the Lakes State capital, Rumbek. Michael Gorjin, the NPA project coordinator for youth and women's…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (326+ words) A local NGO, Active Citizens South Sudan, with support from the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), on Thursday concluded a three-day youth-government dialogue on the development of youth enterprises in Unity State's Rubkona County. The workshop was attended by 30 participants drawn…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (344+ words) A South Sudanese youth advocacy group has presented a detailed review of young people's representation in government, calling it a crucial step towards implementing a mandated quota. The National Youth Development Policy reserves 20% of leadership positions for young people. With…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (294+ words) Youth from four states in South Sudan have urged the government and partners to prioritize youth participation in governance, peacebuilding, and national development. The call was made during a two-day Inclusive Youth Forum held at the Regency Hotel in Juba…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (415+ words) Markaz al Salam, a youth-led organisation in South Sudan, on Wednesday called on the Council of Ministers to urgently prioritise the long-delayed Student Support Fund Bill, saying the legislation is critical to addressing the financial and academic hardships faced by…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (671+ words) Stakeholders, including civil society, parliamentarians, business, youth, women, persons with disabilities, the business community, and faith-based groups, on Thursday called on the government to renew and implement the National Comprehensive Action Plan aimed at protecting children affected by conflict in…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (737+ words) South Sudan's parliament passed a long-awaited National Youth Policy 2025 on Thursday, a move officials said aims to empower a majority young population grappling with high unemployment and the legacy of conflict. The policy mandates that young people hold 20% of positions…...