28/08/2025
Citizens’ Peace Forum in Bor kicks off with Call for Local Solutions.
A two-day “Citizens Talk for Peace Forum,” organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in partnership with local authorities, kicks off in Bor with a strong call for citizen-led approaches to peacebuilding.
The forum brought together community leaders, citizens, and government officials to deliberate on the challenges undermining peace and stability in Jonglei State and to identify homegrown solutions.
Held under the theme “Your Partner for Peace: The Neglected Responsibilities of Citizens,” the gathering aimed to foster dialogue, rebuild trust, and strengthen collaboration between communities and governance structures.
The opening session featured remarks from UNMISS representatives and state officials, followed by discussions on the status of peace efforts under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCISS). Participants highlighted both successes and gaps, stressing the need for citizens to take a more proactive role in reconciliation.
Simon Manyok Deng advisor on human right affairs in Jonglei state said the forum would boost trust between the government and the citizens.
“it is a time that the citizens should talk about peace and own peace because the current peace is a peace between the warring parties sign and implement for the betterment of the citizens of South Sudan" said Manyok.
He urged the participants to ambassadors of peace in the community and spread the massages of peace.
Bol Deng Bol, civil society activist and leader of Jonglei civil society network welcomes the forum adding that it will help address key challenges in the state.
“we have discussed key issues including the peace agreement, inter communal violence that are affecting the lives of the people of Jonglei state and the solutions have been raised” said Deng.
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Voice Of Women Organization being an active women's right organization, Jonglei Civil Society Network - JCSN with other partners participated in this wonderful discussion.
