Protecting Children from abuse, exploitation and making separated families whole again.
Challenge
Children in South Sudan are robbed of a childhood.
Thousands of children are used by armed forces and armed groups, 52% of all girls are married before they are 18 years old. Gender-based violence is widespread and thousands of children are separated from their parents leaving them vulnerable to violence, abuse and exploitation.
Solution
Engagement on all levels to ensure children are protected from harm
SLDA South Sudan will continue to advocate for ending recruitment of children, releasing children from armed groups and providing children released with a comprehensive reintegration programme. Together with partners, SLDA South Sudan will continue to work to reunite separated children with their families. Engagement with communities, including religious leaders and community leaders, to prevent child marriage will continue.
SLDA South Sudan will also continue to provide support to victims of gender based violence and advocate for a safe environment for every child.