Plan International South Sudan

16/10/2025

“We are Girls and Not Wives”, were some of the messages shared by girls yesterday to mark the International Day of the Girl 2025.

Girls from different parts of South Sudan came together to speak with Parliamentarians, Government officials, NGOs and other partners at the National Transitional Assembly in Juba on Ending Child Marriages in South Sudan.

The event gave girls a chance to share their ideas and concerns on child marriages and question what the different stakeholders are doing to fight child marriages in South Sudan. One girl asked, “how is the government protecting girls with disabilities who are victims of child marriages”.

The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Nunu Kumba in her remarks promised that the parliament will work hard to push for the laws that protect girls from child marriage and support their rights while Mr. Paul Lusato, Country Director of Plan International, said, “As international organizations, we stand ready to work hand in hand with government institutions, parliamentarians, civil society, and communities to ensure that every girl in South Sudan is free to learn, lead, decide, and thrive and not forced into marriage.”

The girls appealed to the government to prioritize girls' education, setting up of minimum age for child marriage in South Sudan and opening up protection shelters for girls running away from forced child marriage.

The event was coordinated by the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, along with various humanitarian and development partners.

Save the Children South Sudan Minister of Gender Child and social welfare _ South Sudan UNFPA South Sudan

11/10/2025

In Sudan, 52% of girls are married off by 18 and over 260,000 are married off by 15 years. Child marriages not only rob these young girls of their future but also have severe health complications on their lives.

Today as we celebrate the Day of the Girl under the theme #"Ending child Marriages" International and youth advocate Diko D Andrew are calling upon all stakeholders to play their part in ending this harmful practice in South Sudan and give the girls are chance at a bright future.

10/10/2025

We are excited to introduce to you 17-year-old Maneno Christine. Christine is one of the inspirational and determined young girls that have taken part in the 2025 Girls take over initiative by Plan International South Sudan.

Christine took the position of country director at the Plan International country office in Juba. In her position, she led discussions with staff on how better Plan can support girls to stay in school and end child marriages.

Giving girls like Christine such an opportunity and platform highlights our commitment to enabling girls to dream and to envision a future without limits.

09/10/2025

Meet the Canadian Ambassador for the day Atong Chol.

Atong believes that putting an end to child marriage and giving girls a fair chance to an education will empower them to realize their full potential.

As we celebrate the girl child, it’s important to note that ending child marriage in South Sudan is a collective responsibility and it starts with you

We are very grateful to Embassy of Canada to South Sudan for partnering with us in this takeover initiative and choosing to elevate and inspire girl leaders in South Sudan.

08/10/2025

Do you know what is happening at Plan International South Sudan today?

Young girls are taking over and stepping into big leadership roles in different high level offices including UN Women, World Food Programme and many more .... tune in for more update as the day unfolds

07/10/2025

To celebrate International Day of the Girl, 17-year-old Betty China stepped into the role of Ambassador for a day in a powerful moment, an initiative led by International to amplify girls’ voices and leadership.

Under this year’s theme “Ending Child Marriage and Unions”, Betty used her platform to call for stronger laws and policies to protect girls from child marriage.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to EU in South Sudan for partnering with us to make this moment possible. By opening their doors to young leaders like Betty, they help spotlight urgent issues and inspire meaningful change.

06/10/2025

This , we are standing with the 650 million women alive today who were married as children.

Join our global movement to . Every girl deserves the right to make empowered decisions about her future, continue her education, and reach her full potential.

Together, we can build a world where no girl becomes a bride.

03/10/2025

Globally, 12 million girls are married before their 18th birthday each year – that's one girl every three seconds. Child marriage stops girls from attending school, puts them at risk of violence and has profound consequences for their mental and physical health.

This International Day of the Girl, we are standing with girls and calling for action to . The time for change is now

Read our latest report: https://plan-international.org/publications/girls-experiences-child-marriage/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNMlr5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2ZXlsV2ZJOUt1RmpxRmFoAR4e72nWvKOq_921C1doF757-YuP3GI-yknVDKYlCKnmO-Sc1xa52TxQbbVnYQ_aem_OL4sJgG8r3zBK6I0xCN9Vw

02/10/2025

Plan’s new report, Let me be a child, not a wife, reveals the harsh reality girls who married as children face.
This , we're launching to ensure girls can access the education and support they need to simply be children.

Follow the link to read the report.
https://plan-international.org/publications/girls-experiences-child-marriage/

Hear the voices of 251 girls and young women from 15 countries as they share their personal stories of child marriage and its lasting impact.

17/09/2025

PLAN INTERNATIONAL MEETS WITH VICE PRESIDENT OF GENDER AND YOUTH CLUSTER TO STRENGTHEN GENDER AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PARTNERSHIP IN SOUTH SUDAN.

In a recent meeting, Mr. Paul Lusato, Interim Country Director of Plan International, met with Her Excellency Mama Rebecca Nyandeng, Vice President of Gender and Youth Cluster, to strengthen collaboration in promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, humanitarian response, and climate adaptation initiatives in South Sudan.

Plan International shared its new 2025–2030 country strategy, which aims to reach 5 million people especially women and youth through transformative programs and joint initiatives with the Office of the Vice President.

During the meeting, Her Excellency emphasized that South Sudan’s greatest resource is its people, especially the youth and women. She called for united efforts to amplify youth voices and create more opportunities for them to thrive.

Plan International stands ready to support this vision by working closely with communities and government partners to build a brighter, more inclusive future for all young people in South Sudan.

28/08/2025

In Morobo, with support from Swiss Development & Cooperation, is creating safe spaces for children through our Child Friendly Spaces (CFS). These spaces give children the opportunity to play, learn, and heal in a protective environment, especially in times of crisis and uncertainty.

Here, children can simply be children. They are free to express themselves, make friends, and rebuild confidence while receiving psychosocial support and protection from risks of abuse and exploitation.
By investing in these child friendly spaces, we are investing in a brighter and safer future for every child in Morobo.

19/08/2025

As we mark 2025, we extend our deepest GRATITUDE to humanitarian workers worldwide who selflessly dedicate their time to provide lifesaving support and protection to those who need it the most.

We pay tribute to humanitarian workers in South Sudan and around the world, remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Your compassion changes lives as you Act for Humanity.