Discussing Peace Over a Cup of Coffee: Displaced Women in Tambura Speak Up
The unmistakable smell of freshly brewed coffee permeates the air, while sounds of singing, dancing and rejoicing rise towards the blue sky in Tambura,
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The unmistakable smell of freshly brewed coffee permeates the air, while sounds of singing, dancing and rejoicing rise towards the blue sky in Tambura,
WESTERN EQUATORIA - “We are very tired of fleeing from place to place in fear of our lives,” says 34-year-old Suzan Daniel, a mother of six. “Our children spend entire days loitering around without any access to education, we have no food, no healthcare to speak of,” she adds. Suzan’s family is one of nearly 2,481 displaced households who are currently seeking refuge in
Women’s representatives vow to strengthen their collective voice at a forum in Yambio A day-long forum, organized by the UNMISS Gender Unit in partnership with the state ministry for Gender, Children and Social Welfare in Yambio, Western Equatoria, drew some 50 participants from civil society organisations, faith-based groups, local politicians and community members. The workshop aimed at strengthening women’s voices in decision-making within the political and social spectrum of the state. Photo by Denis Louro/UNMISS. 14 May 2021 Denis Louro “As a woman, I am ...