UPR Sexual Rights Database

National Report:
Para 26) To implement the Council of Ministers directives, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, in March, 2021 established a Taskforce within the Ministry of Justice to coordinate and oversee implementation of the R-ARCSS provisions. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs also in May, 2021, established a Technical Committee in accordance with provisions of Article 5.2.1.3 of the R-ARCSS, consisting of experts from the civil society organizations, women organizations, religious leaders, youth and some officials from relevant Government institutions. The Chairperson is an expert from religious institution and deputized by a female, from civil society organization. The Committee is to conduct a nation-wide consultation with youth, women, civil organizations, victims of the conflicts. The outcome of the consultations would be the basis for the enactment of legislation, for the establishment of the CTRH in accordance with provisions of Article 55.1.1 of the R-ARCSS.
Para 32) To overcome impunity through accountability, the Government in 2019, under its obligations in Chapter II of the R-ARCSS, introduced some institutional reforms in the security sector by setting up investigation committees which resulted in the prosecution of some individuals for violation of human rights, including gender-based violence against civilians, especially women and children.
Para 37) All stakeholders to the Judicial Reform Committee shall respect the 35% of women as mandated by the R-ARCSS in the selection of their respective representative’s representation. The Judicial Reforms Committee would be chaired and deputized by an imminent legal person, to be identified and recruited by the IGAD. As envisaged under the R-ARCSS, the Judicial Reform Committee will lay a firm foundation for peaceful and prosperous country, based on justice, respect for rule of law premised on an independent, effective and efficient judiciary. The Government and IGAD has developed and signed the Terms of Reference pursuant to Article 1.17 and 1.17.5 of the R-ARCSS.
Para 46) To improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender-based violence against and to ensure access to justice for victims and survivors of the gender-based violence, the Government with support from the development partners, in 2019, established within the Judiciary a Juvenile and Gender Based Violence Court. The court is based in Juba in Central Equatoria State, with mobile units in Malakal in Upper Nile State, Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Torit in the Eastern Equatoria State. The Court has so far in 2020 to 2021 tried and sentenced 369 cases, out of which, 82 are cases of violence against juvenile and gender-based violence.
Para 47) In upholding its commitment to implement the recommendation on combating impunity, the Juvenile and Gender -based Violence Court, in 2021, tried and sentenced 60 cases, out of which, 19 cases are relating to violence against women and children. It is evidenced that with the ongoing prosecutions and public awareness programme, there have been some behavourial changes in relation to SGBV issues.
Para 58) To ending impunity at the State level of the Government in 2019, a military court martial in Yei, prosecuted 36 cases of looting, murder and sexual violence, committed by military personnel against civilian. All were convicted and sentenced to various imprisonment terms and were all discharged from service.

UN Compilation:
Para 64) UNHCR reported that impunity regarding sexual and gender-based violence coupled with limited livelihood options had had a negative impact, particularly on women and girls, some of whom had been subjected to sexual exploitation and had to engage in survival sex.

Stakeholder Summary:
Para 52) JS8 noted that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence lived mostly in rural areas with limited access to healthcare, or witness and victim protection. Survivors suffered physical and psychological impacts, stigma, and economic losses. Despite some training of SSPDF forces on prosecuting sexual violence crimes, and several related convictions, only low-ranking officers had reportedly been tried, and survivors had not received compensation.

National Report:
Para 46) To improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender-based violence against and to ensure access to justice for victims and survivors of the gender-based violence, the Government with support from the development partners, in 2019, established within the Judiciary a Juvenile and Gender Based Violence Court. The court is based in Juba in Central Equatoria State, with mobile units in Malakal in Upper Nile State, Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Torit in the Eastern Equatoria State. The Court has so far in 2020 to 2021 tried and sentenced 369 cases, out of which, 82 are cases of violence against juvenile and gender-based violence.

"National Report:
Para 52) In an effort to promote and protect women and children and vulnerable groups human rights, the Government has enacted laws and acceded to a number of regional and international conventions, including International Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women; African Union Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and Southern Sudan Child Act, 2008. In addition the Government adopted National Gender Policy, 2013; Public Service Gender Mainstreaming and Sensitization Manual, 2013; National Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Prevention, protection and Response to Gender Based Violence, 2014; National Action Plan for implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 1325 (2015–2020) and Policy on children without parental care.

Stakeholder Summary:
Para 14) Women Leaders PoC (WLPoC) indicated that the Transitional Constitution stated that women had the right to own property and inherit from their husbands, however, that, according to customary law, property should remain within the family and should be owned and managed by men, as heads of household

Para 75) JS8 noted the provisions in the Transitional Constitution on the affirmative action of 25 per cent for women’s participation in governance. According to JS3, the implementation of these provisions presented a great challenge due to the high illiteracy rate among women. JS4 stated that women were grossly underrepresented in executive positions. WLPoC and JS2 indicated that, among 28 new governors appointed in December 2015, not one was a woman. JS4 continued that women were also under represented in civil services positions such as director-general of ministries and department heads. WWU made similar observations."

National Report:
Para 53) On affirmative actions aimed at eliminating discrimination against women and girls, the Government is currently implementing the R-ARCSS,2018 and has advanced the provisions of Article 16 of the Transitional Constitution,2011(as amended) by increasing women participation in the public and governance institutions from 25% to 35%. Also, the Government in its public service policies and the Labour Act, 2017 ensured equal participation and equal pay for women and men.
Para 55) On measures taken to improve socioeconomic situation of internally displaced women, the Government with development partners, provided support to the internally displaced women, to improve their lives through, trained women and girls on tailoring, basket making hair dressing and crafts and other income generating activities.
Para 56) On women who cannot undertake income-generating activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the women were trained in new skills like liquid soap making and tailoring to produce face masks. On women affected by floods and droughts, the Government in collaboration with development partners provided relief food.
Para 57) On employment opportunities for women, the Government has adopted measures to increase women participation in the public service and recruitment into organized forces. A number of female officers were recruited and promoted to various ranks and files, including promotion to the ranks of Generals in the army, National Security, police, prisons and Wildlife. The organized forces Code of Conducts determines exclusion of perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence from the forces including in the would-be Necessary Unified Forces.

UN Compilation:
Para 67) The Secretary-General reported that, despite progress made regarding state and local government appointments, the parties continued to fall short of the quota for women. He urged them to adhere to the 35 per cent quota in all government institutions, as stipulated in the Revitalized Agreement.

Stakeholder Summary:
Para 54) JS6 observed that men enjoyed greater access to employment due to customary expectations for women to take care of the household. Despite increased representation of women in parliament, the Government should continue efforts to increase their participation in the public sector.

National Report:
Para 46) To improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender-based violence against and to ensure access to justice for victims and survivors of the gender-based violence, the Government with support from the development partners, in 2019, established within the Judiciary a Juvenile and Gender Based Violence Court. The court is based in Juba in Central Equatoria State, with mobile units in Malakal in Upper Nile State, Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Torit in the Eastern Equatoria State. The Court has so far in 2020 to 2021 tried and sentenced 369 cases, out of which, 82 are cases of violence against juvenile and gender-based violence.