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FRANCESCA MOLD
During its eight months of operation, a clinic at the University Hospital of Juba has already welcomed more than 1,300 women and children who seek treatment for injuries and trauma caused by violence badual abuse
. Survivors of rape and other abuses perpetrated across South Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict in 2013.
Leading a high-level "solidarity" mission by the United Nations and the United Nations. African Union in the country, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed "
" What was the worst part of the conflict in this country, and I think that here, with the delegation, we heard the pain and the anguish of many women, is in relation to gender-based violence and, in particular, rape, "said the DSG." And this rape does not stop that in women, it also includes very, very young children, and this has been a horror for us. It's a horror story when you hear it, let alone when you have to go through it. "
The DSG raised the issue of badual violence with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir, as well as the need for a comprehensive peace agreement The government responded positively to the discussions
" We reiterate our commitment to peace and respect for the values we stand for, freedom We fought for South Sudan, "said Ambbadador Agnes Oswaha of South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation [19659002] at a meeting with the South Sudan Council of Ministers, by women she met during the visit, lamenting their inability to support their families or return home because of continued violence.
"Talking to women, seeing them with babies sitting in a camp in their own country, is not a beautiful sight," Bience Gawanas told the ministers. as leaders of the Su d-Sudan, have the power to give back to the women and children of South Sudan their dignity and humanity. And I am very confident that you will be able to do it. Ministers
replied that they were "tired" of the war that prevented the implementation of many positive policies to build peace and development.
Sudan sent its own message to the delegation, urging them to advocate for their inclusion in the peace process
"The conflict in South Sudan has been going on for so long, making life and the benefits that come with it difficult. peace, "said a representative of women. "Our hope is to leave all this behind and hope for a prosperous and peaceful South Sudan, and without your support, it will only be a dream."
The DSG is committed to be a voice for all the people of South Sudan and to work with the international community to ensure that the recently declared ceasefire can begin its long journey towards the restoration and building of the nation.
"Hope is a commodity of the United Nations, we have to keep it alive, we can never abandon the South Sudanese people," said DSG, Amina Mohammed. "That is why this delegation is here to constantly remind the world that these problems are not over, that they are urgent and that we must deal with them now." This gives me hope that we see that there is a peace agreement that could happen and this is another opportunity for South Sudan to be reborn and reborn in a way that takes concrete action that includes everyone. "
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