AGAINST ALL ODDS: Assessing the Consequences of Shrinking Civic Space on Women Human Rights Defenders
Executive Summary
South Sudanese women have been pivotal in the pursuit of peace and human rights. Despite their resilience and significant contributions, WHRDs in South Sudan face a hostile environment shaped by deeply entrenched patriarchal values.
Introduction
South Sudanese women have been pivotal in the pursuit of peace and human rights, from the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of 2005 to subsequent peace agreements which ultimately led to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). Despite their resilience and significant contributions, WHRDs in South Sudan face a hostile environment shaped by deeply entrenched patriarchal values.
Challenges Faced by WHRDs
In addition to gender-based challenges, WHRDs much like other HRDs, encounter intimidation, threats, stigmatisation, legal restrictions, physical attacks, and criminalisation. This report examines the unique challenges faced by women human rights defenders operating in shrinking civic space.
Recommendations for Protection
The report provides comprehensive recommendations for governments, international partners, and civil society organizations to better protect and support women human rights defenders in their crucial work.
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