The Network for Civil Society Organizations (NeCSOs)-Western
Equatoria State launched a Political and Civic Engagement Project funded by the
United Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) quick
Impact Project. This project covers
all the 10 Counties in the State and will be focusing on three key peace
implementation elements; Permanent constitution making process, election
process, Civic and political space. This project was planned for 6 months which
started in September 2024 with project inductions and other arrangements and
will end in February 2025. The major aim of this project is to sensitize the
people of Western Equatoria State to understand the key components of these
processes, encourage them to participate once the government avail the
opportunity and also call on the National government with all other levels of
the government to prioritize the implementation of these processes to foster
peace and economic advancement of this country.
NeCSOs management is grateful to all the national and state
institutions with whom the Civil Society will be partnering in the
implementation of this project. These include the Ministry of Local Government
and law enforcement, state ministry for peace building, State election high
committee and National Constitutional Review Commission representatives in the
state. “Thanks for the good start and the great collaboration till we successfully
end the implementation of this project.” As well NeCSOs management is grateful
to @UNMISS starting from the office of the SRSG to the state Field office
headed by Jane Kony for the trust and partnership Civil Society organizations
in the state continue to enjoy. This shows the commitment of the mission to
transform local institutions and love to support peace programs in the country,
Civil Society Organizations in Western Equatoria state promise to commit to
this partnership.
NeCSOs had extended invitations to various institutions
including the Governor’s office, all ministries, schools and even groups of casual’s
workers to come and witness this remarkable launching which brought over 500
individuals together at the freedom square of Yambio, Western Equatoria State. The
Governor of Western Equatorial State, H.E. Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba was
the guest of honor and he again stated that; he declared the Political and
Civic Space from the bottom of his heart. He wants the people of Western
Equatorial State to speak about politics without any restriction. He calls upon
the Civil Society Organizations to continue working together with government
for better results in the state and the country at large.
