SOUTH SUDAN / WOMEN FRIENDLY CENTER

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To support some of the survivors of conflict related sexual violence in South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in the country (UNMISS) and partners recently opened a safe house in Andari in Western Equatoria. UNMISS
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STORY: SOUTH SUDAN / WOMEN FRIENDLY CENTER
TRT: 02:41
SOURCE: UNMISS
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / ARABIC / AZANDE / NATS

DATELINE: 22 MARCH 2024, ANDARI, SOUTH SUDAN

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Shotlist

1. Various shots, safe house for survivors of conflict related sexual violence.
2. SOUNDBITE (Azande) Beneficiary, Centre for Survivors of Conflict-related Sexual Violence:
“When we came out (from the bush), I was traumatized. They counseled us and all the bad thinking in my mind came out, so I am more stable now. I am among those who is currently learning tailoring. I delivered a baby girl during my time in the bush, she is now 6 years old. She is suffering from stomach problems because I ate dangerous things when I was pregnant, which is why I am appealing for medication for her.”
3. Various shots, performances by the survivors of conflict and sexual violence
4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Henrica Elias, Women’s Representative in Ezo:
“This centre is like a dream coming true, it has brought us joy we cannot express. What happened to us women and girls during the crisis is terrifying. A lot of bad things took place in our villages, where young girls and boys were also kidnapped.”
5. Various shots, drama performance by the survivors of conflict and sexual violence.
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Christopher Muchiri Murenga, Former Head, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Yambio:
“As part of looking for durable and inclusive peace in South Sudan, we have to bring survivors in, so that they can heal their traumas. They will then become productive members of society, contributing to the social and economic wellbeing of the state.”

7. Various shots, performances by the survivors of conflict and sexual violence

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Storyline

To support some of the survivors of conflict related sexual violence in South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in the country (UNMISS) and partners recently opened a safe house in Andari in Western Equatoria.

Conflicts in South Sudan have led to traumatic experiences for many young women and men, not least the ones who have been forced to join different armed groups in the country.

The centre intends to assist 195 survivors, who will undergo short sessions of psycho-social support, counseling, and trauma healing. They can also participate in livelihood skills trainings aimed at restoring their dignity and setting them on the path of recovery and reintegration.

SOUNDBITE (Azande) Beneficiary, Centre for Survivors of Conflict-related Sexual Violence:
“When we came out (from the bush), I was traumatized. They counseled us and all the bad thinking in my mind came out, so I am more stable now. I am among those who is currently learning tailoring. I delivered a baby girl during my time in the bush, she is now 6 years old. She is suffering from stomach problems because I ate dangerous things when I was pregnant, which is why I am appealing for medication for her.”

A women’s group representative living in the area recalls the ordeal undergone by many local girls and women.

SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Henrica Elias, Women’s Representative in Ezo:
“This centre is like a dream coming true, it has brought us joy we cannot express. What happened to us women and girls during the crisis is terrifying. A lot of bad things took place in our villages, where young girls and boys were also kidnapped.”

To UNMISS, the opening of this women-friendly centre is a milestone, highlighting the need and moral imperative to include everyone in the development of a nation, not least survivors of horrific traumas.

SOUNDBITE (English) Christopher Muchiri Murenga, Former Head, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Yambio:
“As part of looking for durable and inclusive peace in South Sudan, we have to bring survivors in, so that they can heal their traumas. They will then become productive members of society, contributing to the social and economic wellbeing of the state.”

With support from the European Union, the safe house was renovated by the Rural Action Aid development organization as part of the project “From Victimhood to Empowered Citizens: Survivors of Conflict Related Sexual Violence as Change Agents in their communities in Western Equatoria”, initiated by the UNMISS Women Protection Advisory Unit.

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3188262
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3188262