FRIDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2026 · GOVERNANCE · WOMEN
Women Leaders Press for Four Bills and Safer Political Participation
A Juba communiqué connects legislative demands with the cost and security barriers facing women.
Women leaders have called on President Salva Kiir to prioritise four proposed laws covering gender-based violence, women’s empowerment, an enterprise fund and family law, Radio Tamazuj reports.
The demand followed a two-day Juba consultation organised by the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice. Its communiqué also sought stronger protection for women’s participation in public life.
CIGPJ executive director Jackline Nasiwa highlighted travel costs, registration expenses and insecurity as obstacles. Participants proposed election monitoring focused on Women, Peace and Security.
These are requests by the participants. The reporting does not establish that the bills have been enacted or that the proposed monitoring arrangements are operational.
The next accountability step is a public response specifying each bill’s current text, institutional route and expected consideration date. Promises about participation should also be assessed against practical access to meetings, constituencies and complaints systems.
Participation cannot be measured only by appointments. A useful record would also track who can afford to stand, who can campaign safely and whether intimidation complaints produce a documented response.
Sources reviewed for the 23 October edition. Statements, estimates and findings are distinguished in the text. SSP has not independently conducted interviews or field verification for this report.