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The Women Progress Organization -WPO's team in Wau County had kicked- off a project inception workshop on the 22nd of Ju...
25/07/2026

The Women Progress Organization -WPO's team in Wau County had kicked- off a project inception workshop on the 22nd of July,2026, under the Theme: "Towards Durable Solution in South Sudan: Fostering Pathways to Community Reintegration in Wau,Western Bahr El Ghazel state." WPO is implementing this project in partnership with UNDP South Sudan. "Supported through UNDP Funding Windows."

This project will (1) "Establish and build local governance capacities for enhanced inclusive, participatory, gender-responsive and conflict-sensitive coordination and planning in Wau County of Western Bahr El Ghazel state (WBEG).
(2) “Support community violence reduction and the peaceful reintegration of conflict-affected communities, including ex-combatants, youth at risk, IDPs, returnees in Wau County of Western Bahr El Ghazel state (WBEG).

And (3) “Support the peaceful reintegration of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors in Displacement settings through the reduction of inequalities and promotion of livelihood recovery in Wau County, Western Bahr El Ghazel state (WBEG).”

The Project Inception workshop was attended by representatives drawn from local authorities, community leaders, and relevant project key stakeholders in Wau.

WPO thank South Sudan for their generous support under PaCC III project to the people of Western Bahr El Ghazel state and South Sudan at large. .

11/03/2026

PBF Project title: Women's Leadership and Political Participation During South Sudan-s Transitional Period

Impact Story: From Silence to Leadership – Victoria Jakor’s Transformation in Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA)

Victoria Jakor, Secretary General of the GPAA Women’s Union, exemplifies how the project empowered women to break entrenched cultural norms and claim leadership space. Previously, women in GPAA were expected to remain silent during community decision-making, their voices dismissed in public forums dominated by men.

Through the project’s Women Political Organization (WPO) training workshop supported by the PBF, Victoria gained knowledge of governance, human rights, and the R-ARCSS transitional framework. The skills in public speaking, negotiation, and advocacy gave her the confidence to participate actively.

Today, she engages community leaders, legislators, and ministers on critical issues like girls’ education, child marriage, and women’s access to services. Her visibility has inspired other women, especially younger generations, and even shifted male attitudes—chiefs now urge women to speak during meetings. The structured dialogues with chiefs, religious leaders and male politicians led to visible attitude shifts about women’s leadership.

Some male chiefs began publicly endorsing women candidates at community meetings, while party officials agreed to establish internal “women’s desks” and to review their nomination rules so they no longer automatically side-lined women to “mobilization” roles only.

Her words:

"This PBF training opened the door for us women. Before, we could only listen when men made decisions. Today, we are speaking, contributing, and shaping the future of our community. I now speak with courage about matters that affect us... I know my voice matters, and I know I am not alone."

This story illustrates the project’s outcome: shifting attitudes and behaviours at community level, creating a new generation of vocal women leaders driving inclusive peacebuilding and governance in GPAA.

On this , March 8th,2026,the Women Progress Organization -WPO recognizes and celebrate the strength, resilience, and a...
08/03/2026

On this , March 8th,2026,the Women Progress Organization -WPO recognizes and celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women accross the World.. Together, we strive for a future where gender equality is a reality, and every woman can thrive. Let us empower women and continue breaking barriers for the next generations.

Ministry of Gender child, and social welfare
UNDP South Sudan
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