High bride wealth is causing girls to elope or fall pregnant (coming through the shubak).Young men are delaying marriage, fearing the exorbitant bride price....
“Without basic geospatial information, it is difficult for the government, civil society, development partners, and all stakeholders to visualize plans, see existing infrastructure,...
-- MICHAEL THON MANGOK--
A new Republic is born. The citizenry is excited. Congratulatory messages have trickled in from our neighbors. It was a lifetime...
--BY THE LIBRARIAN--
--The hotheaded, impatient company commander, Captain Salah Abdel Magid, lit the fire by shooting his driver when he refused to get into...
Simona Ali, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship created a space for female journalists to share experiences and learn from each other. By passing this knowledge on to colleagues in her newsroom, she is helping strengthen awareness of journalist safety and professional rights
Catherine Adut, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Lakes State, says the fellowship helped her understand her rights and speak up against unfair treatment. Today, she encourages other female journalists to report harassment, defend their rights, and support one another in the newsroom.
Viola Nyoka, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Yei, says the fellowship helped her understand the risks female journalists face and the importance of speaking up. Through shared experiences with colleagues across South Sudan, she gained the confidence to challenge exploitation, report harassment, and stand up for her rights in the newsroom.
Vivian Nandege, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Yei, says the fellowship helped her understand where to seek support when facing challenges in journalism. Through connections with other female journalists, she has gained confidence, shared knowledge, and built a stronger professional network.
Cecilia John Akile, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Wau, says the fellowship helped her build stronger professional connections with journalists across South Sudan. Through the network, she has learned the importance of speaking openly about challenges and collaborating with colleagues to find solutions
Assunta Aluel, a journalist from Twic County, says the Monitoring Fellowship helped her remain calm and professional when she faced questioning after reporting a sensitive community story. The training equipped her with the confidence and knowledge to navigate pressure while continuing her work.
Aleng Vicky, an Early Warning Monitoring Fellow from Torit, says the fellowship helped female journalists across Eastern Equatoria connect and share experiences. Through new communication platforms and peer discussions, women journalists are building stronger networks and supporting each other in the profession.
"At the back of your mind, when covering news, you must remember there are things you must follow while doing this. That has instilled more confidence in us than before." - ARICH DENG
An early warning system fellowship empowers frontline monitoring fellows to detect risks early, trigger rapid response, and strengthen protection support for those facing threats.
They shut it down after a song—just a traditional tune from the wrong community—played during a flare-up in local fighting. Officials stormed in, seized the keys, and warned the staff: One more mistake, and the whole station is gone for good. For a moment, Achol was jobless...
As a child, she fled bombings by the Sudanese government and attacks by the Ugandan rebel Lord’s Resistance Army, living a refugee live in DR-Congo, CAR, and Uganda. As a woman, she faced down militias. Today, she stands at the frontline of media freedom in Western Equatoria...
