Voices of South Sudanese Civil Society
Read the Event CoverageThe U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a conversation with three of South Sudan’s leading civil society representatives, who shared their visions for how the country can move forward and recover from the recent turmoil and devastation.
Violence continues to tear South Sudan apart, while negotiations between the government and armed opposition have made little tangible progress. Furthermore, the coming rains could produce a humanitarian disaster. Amid deepening despair, it is more important than ever to listen to those who are not involved in the fighting. As a young country itself, South Sudan’s civil society is still nascent, but stands to play a critical role in addressing the current crisis and speak for people desperately seeking a better future.
Speakers
Anyieth D’Awol
Founder and Director, Roots Project South Sudan
David Deng
Research Director, South Sudan Law Society
Isaac Gang
Director of International Affairs, Alliance for South Sudanese in Diaspora (ASSD)
Jon Temin, Moderator
Africa Program Director, U.S. Institute of Peace