Important & timely launch of the National Household Expenditure Budget Survey in #SouthSudan by the National Bureau of Statistics with @UNDP 🇸🇸 & @AfDB_Group support!
This initiative will enhance statistical capacity, providing crucial data for informed policymaking, economic governance, and price stability. 📊 #DataForDevelopment
There are #NoExcuses for gender-based violence. ✋🟧
This week, to mark #16Days our Deputy Head of Mission, Bouwe-Jan Smeding, stressed the need to listen to the stories of the victims, and, most importantly to commit ourselves to being part of the solution.
On this International Day to End Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to a future where women and girls live free from violence.
The Netherlands underlines the crucial importance of international cooperation to ignite change. #NoExcuse@unwomenssudan@UN_Women
Yesterday Ambassador Paul Tholen officially presented his credentials to H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace.
Ambassador Tholen looks forward to a close and fruitful collaboration with South Sudan's leadership and its people. 🇳🇱🤝🇸🇸
🚨 Are you a young South Sudanese with a business idea? Do not miss the deadline to apply for Orange Corners South Sudan!
For more details, see the link below. #SSOX
The next UN Secretary-General must be a woman and a feminist. After 80 years of men, it must be a woman. @NatalieSamaras highlights the urgent need for gender equity at the highest level of global diplomacy via @pass_blue. #MadamSecretaryGeneral#She4SG
https://t.co/8ZrXIcCCVP
Ahead of International Day of the Girl Child, 17 years old Adult William from Warrap State took over our Embassy for a day!
She joined staff in their day-to-day work and shared her opinions and vision with us. It was a pleasure having her around @Plan_SSD#girltakeover#SSOX
#HappeningNow. Plan International South Sudan together with the Ministry of Gender, Child and social welfare has organized a Girls-led round table discussion involving girls from the around South Sudan helping girls to present issues affecting girls in their community. #IDG
Yesterday, we brought the private sector and our young @orangecornersss entrepreneurs together for the first OC-networking event in Juba. Our ambassador underlined the crucial role the private sector plays in driving South Sudan's development. Thanks @BizEx for organizing!
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the #SDGs! The #SDGs are about making the world future-proof. 🇳🇱 therefore meaningfully involves young people as agents of change to build a greener, fairer, more inclusive world for all generations, now and in the future. #TogetherForTheSDGs
Honoured to be in the presence of Hon. Aya Benjamin, Ambassador Paul Tholen of @NLinSouthSudan and representatives from the @EUinSouthSudan, Swiss Agency representatives from the government - Undersecretary of Ministry of Peacebuilding, representatives of Women Protection Teams in;
@Peaceforce’s The Stakeholder collaboration and learning forum 2024.
“Building bridges: Creating safe spaces for inclusive peace-processes in South Sudan.”
Ambassador-designate Paul Tholen spoke today at @Peaceforce 's forum themed 'Building bridges: Creating safe spaces for inclusive peace-processes in South Sudan'.
One of his main messages: youth involvement is key to peace and stability, now and in the future. #youthatheart
Hon. Pia Phillip, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Peacebuilding highlighted the need for the youth to work and live in harmony with each other to realise the goal of peaceful co-existence for sustainable #peace and #development in #SouthSudan.
“Building bridges: creating safe spaces for inclusive peace-processes in South Sudan”
Are you passionate about stopping violence against women and girls in Africa? Join our crucial consultative meeting for the African Union Convention on #EVAWG.
🗓 Date: 5th September 2024
🕛Time: 12:00 PM EAT (09:00 AM GMT)
🔗Register Now: https://t.co/icNVXkj98T
#AUCEVAWG
"Before, we ate all the food I produced. With support and training, my yield has increased, allowing me to sell produce and buy essentials, including paying my son's school fees." Mary, #A3SEED farmer, South Sudan 🇸🇸
More: https://t.co/jKuzHPxGmp
@IFDCGlobal@NLinSouthSudan
Today we are paying tribute to @UNPeacekeeping personnel for their commitment to the communities they serve in the cause of peace. 🇺🇳
Elizabeth is 1 of almost 18,000 UN peacekeepers working in #SouthSudan in partnership with the Government & communities. Read her message here 👇
On Menstrual Hygiene Day, our colleague Roselyn Gama joined a panel on #periodfriendlySouthSudan.
"Creating a stigma free environment starts with each one of you."
🇳🇱 is a key partner for WASH. It is crucial to ensure women & girls live in a dignified, stigma free environment.