Youth & Women Advocacy Network

YAWAN is a nonprofit (est. 2017) empowering women, youth & communities through education, equality, peacebuilding, mental health, food security & climate action

[MN @_mainanjoki]

Dear @Arsenal and @premierleague, are you aware the EPL trophy is currently in Nairobi, Kenya????

[UNSouthSudan @UN_SouthSudan]

🔬 Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Women & girls drive innovation & discovery yet continue to face barriers in STEM. Investing in their leadership & equal participation builds more inclusive & sustainable societies. #GirlsInSTEM #ScienceForAll #SDGs

[United Nations @UN]

Sunday is World Meditation Day.

Meditation can support mental and physical well-being, especially during times of stress.

See how mediation can also help foster empathy and promote a sense of shared purpose.

https://t.co/x508loDnQ4

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

YAWAN took part in Oxfam South Sudan’s Annual Safeguarding Training at the Royal Palace Hotel in Juba. The session strengthened our leadership capacity to promote protection, inclusion, and accountability in all our programmes. #YAWAN #OxfamSouthSudan #Safeguarding #Leadership

[UNDP South Sudan @undpsouthsudan]

This #peaceday2025 , We join the global call “Act Now for a Peaceful World".

Let us all to #ActNow to promote unity and sustainable peace in #SouthSudan – every ACTION counts!

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

Healing is how peace begins. YAWAN’s master trainers embed Trauma Awareness across education, livelihoods, and community dialogues in South Sudan so survivors are heard and communities can rebuild trust. #TraumaAwareness #Peacebuilding #SouthSudan #YAWAN

[UNDP South Sudan @undpsouthsudan]

As we marked #InternationalCooperativesDay2025 in #SouthSudan, our Resident Representative @MohamedAbchir urged @SouthSudanGov & partners to invest in the cooperative network & adopt supportive policies, emphasizing that cooperatives drive economic growth, social cohesion, inclusion & empowerment for sustainable development.

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

In South Sudan, women and girls carry the weight of survival yet remain the backbone of hope. They rebuild families, pursue education against all odds, and lead in peace dialogues. At YAWAN we believe their empowerment is the key to lasting peace, dignity, and equality. #YAWAN

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

Empowering a woman is empowering a generation. Her voice carries strength, her hands build resilience, and her leadership transforms communities.👩👑#WomenEmpowerment #SouthSudan #YAWAN

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

Every woman has the right to live free from fear and violence. YAWAN stands against Gender Based Violence. We work with communities to protect women and girls and to promote women’s rights. Your voice matters. Speak out and share. #EndGBV #WomensRights #SouthSudan #YAWAN

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

Empowering a woman is empowering a generation. Her voice carries strength, her hands build resilience, and her leadership transforms communities.👩👑#WomenEmpowerment #SouthSudan #YAWAN

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

In South Sudan, women and girls carry the weight of survival yet remain the backbone of hope. They rebuild families, pursue education against all odds, and lead in peace dialogues. At YAWAN we believe their empowerment is the key to lasting peace, dignity, and equality. #YAWAN

[UN Women @UN_Women]

The most severe women’s rights crisis in the world is being normalized.

4 years since the Taliban takeover, not one restriction on Afghan women and girls has been reversed.

Stand with Afghan women, and see how @UN_Women is taking action: https://t.co/tTkvO2VBRt

[UNDP South Sudan @undpsouthsudan]

In partnership with the Ministry of Environment & Forestry, @UNDPSouthSudan has launched a 3-day stakeholder consultation workshop to develop South Sudan’s Carbon Markets Framework, aligning with national mitigation priorities to cut emissions in the energy sector through clean, carbon-neutral energy.

Under the Paris Agreement, carbon markets enable countries to meet climate targets, unlock green investments, boost private sector participation & advance the global mitigation goal. #climate

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

Conflict shatters more than homes. It leaves invisible scars in hearts and minds. Earlier this year in Rubkona, Bentiu, YAWAN led a Trauma Awareness Campaign that gave survivors space to share, heal, and rebuild trust. True peace begins with healing. #SouthSudan #TraumaAwareness

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

They served with heart. They gave everything. We remember them.

#WorldHumanitarianDay

[UNDP South Sudan @undpsouthsudan]

We convened a Project Steering Committee meeting for ''Empowering Women & Youth to Drive Sustainable Agriculture'' (#EWYSA) Project, to review progress.
This initiative will;
✅ boost food security
✅increase livelihoods &
✅build climate resilience
for small-scale farmers in Central Equatoria State (CES).
Thanks to #IBSA Fund 🇮🇳🇧🇷🇿🇦 & @UNOSSC for driving #SouthSouthCooperation through #EWYSA!

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

Over 5M children in South Sudan face risks from conflict, child marriage, and recruitment into armed groups. Protecting them means safe schools, family reunification, and psychosocial support. Every child we protect today builds peace for tomorrow. #ChildProtection #SouthSudan

[UNDP South Sudan @undpsouthsudan]

This #InternationalYouthDay we celebrate Abraham Majok, a 28-year-old electrician from Malakal who rebuilt his life after being displaced by conflict.
Through the #SEED4Youth program he trained in electrical and solar installation, received a start-up kit, and now runs a business employing 2 youth while also working at a major hospital. Thanks to the support of @NLinSouthSudan!

[Youth & Women Advocacy Network @yawan_org]

Over 5M children in South Sudan face risks from conflict, child marriage, and recruitment into armed groups. Protecting them means safe schools, family reunification, and psychosocial support. Every child we protect today builds peace for tomorrow. #ChildProtection #SouthSudan