Children’s Rights – 2023
2023
According to a UNICEF report, children in South Sudan faced a higher risk of violence, exploitation, and abuse, including conflict-related sexual violence and gender-based violence. The gender and sexual violence against children was also noted in the UN Mission in South Sudan report.[1] Also, it is reported that the UN blacklisted the South Sudan’s Defense Forces for recruiting children.[2]
[1] UNICEF. 2024. Humanitarian Situation Report No. 12 (Reporting Period 1 January to 31 December 2023) https://www.unicef.org/documents/south-sudan-humanitarian-situation-report-end-year-2023. UNMISS. 2024. Brief on Violence Affecting Civilians (October – December 2023). https://unmiss.unmissions.org/press-release-surge-intercommunal-conflict-causing-immense-harm-civilians-south-sudan-according
[2] SSPDF remains on child recruitment blacklist, says DDR. Radio Tamazuj. 13 October 2023. https://radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/sspdf-remains-on-child-recruitment-blacklist-says-ddr