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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:Costa RicaCosta RicaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Promote the active participation of persons with disabilities in the drafting, management and evaluation of policies and, in the same vein, ratify the CRPD. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:IndiaIndiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Consider strengthening its efforts to eliminate violence against women and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:MauritaniaMauritaniaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALOIFIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen and intensify efforts related to the promotion and protection of the rights of women and girls. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:CroatiaCroatiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Take concrete measure with a view of ending and preventing violations against children, including forced and early marriages. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:Republic of KoreaRepublic of KoreaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Stop sexual violence against women and investigate all the reported casesImplementationNational Report:
Para 32) To overcome impunity through accountability, the Government in 2019, under its obligations in Chapter II of the R-ARCSS, introduced some institutional reforms in the security sector by setting up investigation committees which resulted in the prosecution of some individuals for violation of human rights, including gender-based violence against civilians, especially women and children.
Para 37) All stakeholders to the Judicial Reform Committee shall respect the 35% of women as mandated by the R-ARCSS in the selection of their respective representative’s representation. The Judicial Reforms Committee would be chaired and deputized by an imminent legal person, to be identified and recruited by the IGAD. As envisaged under the R-ARCSS, the Judicial Reform Committee will lay a firm foundation for peaceful and prosperous country, based on justice, respect for rule of law premised on an independent, effective and efficient judiciary. The Government and IGAD has developed and signed the Terms of Reference pursuant to Article 1.17 and 1.17.5 of the R-ARCSS.
Para 46) To improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender-based violence against and to ensure access to justice for victims and survivors of the gender-based violence, the Government with support from the development partners, in 2019, established within the Judiciary a Juvenile and Gender Based Violence Court. The court is based in Juba in Central Equatoria State, with mobile units in Malakal in Upper Nile State, Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Torit in the Eastern Equatoria State. The Court has so far in 2020 to 2021 tried and sentenced 369 cases, out of which, 82 are cases of violence against juvenile and gender-based violence.
Para 47) In upholding its commitment to implement the recommendation on combating impunity, the Juvenile and Gender -based Violence Court, in 2021, tried and sentenced 60 cases, out of which, 19 cases are relating to violence against women and children. It is evidenced that with the ongoing prosecutions and public awareness programme, there have been some behavourial changes in relation to SGBV issues.
Para 48) On prevention and protection of survivors of SGBV, the Government has established 17 Special Protection Units (SPUs), six (6) in Juba police stations and One Stop Centers in Juba, Central Equatoria State, with integrated functional services, such as hospitals to provide medical, psychological and legal support, to enable GBV survivors access Justice. Standard Operating Procedures for Prevention, Protection and response to SGBV was also established in 2014 and road map developed to end child marriage in South Sudan between the year 2017–2030. These programmes have contributed positively to the protection of women.
Para 49) On arbitrary arrest and detention, the Government in 2017 established an emergency court for organized forces to prosecuted personnel from the National Security Service, the South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces, South Sudan National Police Service and the National Prisons Service, for violation of human rights.
Para 50) On implementation of National Action Plan signed by the Government and the United Nations in 2016, a Taskforce composed of membership from relevant ministries (Ministries of Health, Interior, Justice, Gender, Defence, members of Parliament, regional and international stakeholders and civil society organizations) developed an implementation plan to operationalize the signed Communiqué aiming at ending all forms of conflict related sexual violence in the country. Several training workshops were conducted with massive dissemination of information and command directives were made to all units of the organized forces regarding CRSV prevention.
Para 51) On services to victims of SGBV, the Government with support from development partners, established 12 One Stop Centers in all ten (10) States, to provide protection, medical, psychosocial, legal services and shelters. Currently the Government has so far established two shelters (Safe Homes) for protection of survivors of SGBV and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Para 52) On access to justice for women, the Government with support from development partners, trained judges, prosecutors, defence lawyers, police female investigators, probation officers and social workers, to deal with SGBV issues. Currently, two social workers are assigned to assist survivors of SGBV on procedures, counselling and guidance. Legal Aid services has been provided on support by development partners and local NGOs, on recommendation by a committee. Since the last UPR review the number of Legal Aid beneficiaries have reached 181 out of which 33 are rape cases.
Para 58) To ending impunity at the State level of the Government in 2019, a military court martial in Yei, prosecuted 36 cases of looting, murder and sexual violence, committed by military personnel against civilian. All were convicted and sentenced to various imprisonment terms and were all discharged from service.
Para 64) Also, the Government at the State level, established a SGBV forums which include referral pathway, case management related to interventions and other survivors’ services. As of year 2020, the Government with support from development partners, established a radio talk shows and community awareness raising with aim of averting violence against women and children. The radio talk shows covered issues of gender-based violence (SGBV).
Para 76) On public awareness efforts to end human rights violations by the army and other organized forces, the Government supported by UNMISS – Human Rights Division, trained South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Force (SSPDF), National Security Service and other organized forces, on the principles of International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law and other domestic laws. The training also covered issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and child protection techniques.
Para 84) On fighting gender-based violence situation in Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Upper Nile, Jonglei, Northern Behr El Ghazal, Western Behr El Ghazal, Warrap and Lakes States, the Government and development partners, in 2020 established gender desk in police stations and trained police personnel on sexual and gender-based violence, protection of children and women.
Para 86) The Government also with support from development partners, trained seventy-five female police personnel and seventy-five male police personnel on investigation of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence cases.
Para 112) The Government also issued a standing order to the military personnel that rape and other forms of sexual violence are serious national and international crimes and whoever commits rape or caused sexual violence will be investigated and prosecuted.
UN Compilation:
Para 26) The Commission [on Human Rights in South Sudan] stated that the violence across Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area in 2020 was the worst that had been recorded since the outbreak of the national conflict in December 2013, with waves of attacks and reprisals that had left hundreds of people dead, maimed or destitute. While men were targeted and killed during the attacks, hundreds of women and girls were abducted, forced into sexual slavery, tortured and repeatedly gang raped …
Para 29) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan concluded that the attacks on civilians perpetrated by both government forces and armed opposition groups violated article 3 of the Geneva Conventions and provisions of Additional Protocol II, as well as customary international law, and constituted the war crimes of murder, pillage, unnecessary destruction of property and sexual violence.
Para 30) Gross human rights violations and abuses amounting to serious violations of international humanitarian law were also committed in the context of localized conflicts by armed militias affiliated with the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Army in Opposition. Violations perpetrated against civilians included abductions, forced recruitment, murder, sexual violence and ill-treatment.
Para 39) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan and the United Nations country team reported that inadequate infrastructure, resources and capacity diminished State abilities to provide civilians with access to justice. Customary courts were not mandated to hear serious criminal cases and were ill-suited to providing justice to women and victims of sexual violence given gender biases and the lack of procedural safeguards. UNHCR expressed similar concerns.
Para 46) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan stated that it had documented the abduction of hundreds of women and children by militias and civil defence groups during localized conflicts in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area between May and September 2020. The women and girls abducted had been forced into sexual slavery or forced marriage.
Para 60) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan reported that sexual violence, including rape, gang rape, abduction, sexual slavery, sexual mutilation and sexual torture had been consistent features of the conflict in South Sudan since 2013, and were being replicated in local level conflict. Armed clashes locally had resulted in mass displacement of the civilian population, in particular women and girls.
Para 61) The Commission [on Human Rights in South Sudan] was concerned that the practice of commodifying women as the spoils of conflict had been perpetuated at the local level, as government forces and aligned militias, the forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Army in Opposition and other armed groups were given the licence (as a form of “compensation”) to loot and pillage, abduct, rape and force women into sexual slavery and forced marriage. Conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan was thus rooted in the structural violence of conflict and the local political economy.
Para 64) UNHCR reported that impunity regarding sexual and gender-based violence coupled with limited livelihood options had had a negative impact, particularly on women and girls, some of whom had been subjected to sexual exploitation and had to engage in survival sex.
Para 69) The United Nations verified a total of 708 violations, affecting 618 children, for the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020. 113 Recruitment and use remained the most prevalent violation, followed by killing and maiming, abduction, and rape and other forms of sexual violence.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 15) GIJC … stated that between April and May 2018, … An estimated 132 girls were abducted, while about 120 women and girls were raped. As of September 2018, the campaign of disarmament against other non-state actors such as the National Salvation Front had entailed unlawful killings and human rights violations, exacting a toll mostly on civilians, especially women, children, and older persons.
Para 16) … Armed cattle keepers had also reportedly killed, raped, tortured, and displaced dozens of people from their farmlands as well as destroyed or looted property.
Para 49) GICJ noted that women and girls had been raped, gang raped and faced other forms of sexual violence at the hands of both Government and opposition forces. JS8 reported that thousands of women, men and children had been victims of rape, sexual torture and other forms of sexual violence.
Para 50) JS7 reported that progress in addressing sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) included a gender based violence court, a family protection centre, and two safe homes, as well as a helpline and 16 Special Protection Units within the police service. However, these institutions were dependent on international funding, the protection of survivors was minimal, and full operationalization of the Units was challenged by mismanagement. An Anti-Gender Based Violence Bill was awaiting endorsement by the Council of Ministers, while a National Action Plan 2015-2025 on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was under review. Cases of SGBV were rising, and those of domestic violence reportedly spiked following COVID-19 related lockdowns. JS6 remained concerned that sexual and physical abuse against women continued to be a serious problem and limited data was available.
Para 52) JS8 noted that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence lived mostly in rural areas with limited access to healthcare, or witness and victim protection. Survivors suffered physical and psychological impacts, stigma, and economic losses. Despite some training of SSPDF forces on prosecuting sexual violence crimes, and several related convictions, only low-ranking officers had reportedly been tried, and survivors had not received compensation.
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Establish a strategy to improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender violence against women and girls and to ensure access to justice for victimsImplementationNational Report:
Para 46) To improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender-based violence against and to ensure access to justice for victims and survivors of the gender-based violence, the Government with support from the development partners, in 2019, established within the Judiciary a Juvenile and Gender Based Violence Court. The court is based in Juba in Central Equatoria State, with mobile units in Malakal in Upper Nile State, Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Torit in the Eastern Equatoria State. The Court has so far in 2020 to 2021 tried and sentenced 369 cases, out of which, 82 are cases of violence against juvenile and gender-based violence.
UN Compilation:
Para 39) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan and the United Nations country team reported that inadequate infrastructure, resources and capacity diminished State abilities to provide civilians with access to justice. Customary courts were not mandated to hear serious criminal cases and were ill-suited to providing justice to women and victims of sexual violence given gender biases and the lack of procedural safeguards. UNHCR expressed similar concerns.
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:EgyptEgyptRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Complete the ratification procedures for the ICESCRExplanationThis recommendation has been examined by TGoNU and enjoy its support but needs technical assistance and resources to fully implement them.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 15) On ratification of the international and regional instruments, the Government has since the last UPR review, submitted to the National Legislative Assembly, for accession, … the ICESCR, …
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:CzechiaCzechiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ensure accountability for cases of extrajudicial killings and ethnic rape as a weapon of warExplanationNoted. South Sudan has no plan or policy to attack, rape, arbitrarily detain or extra-judicial execute its citizens. Any attack, rape or unlawful detention or killings is an offence under South Sudan penal law. TGoNU agrees with objective of these recommendations but that does not imply acceptance by the Government of South Sudan responsibility for the attacks against civilians. Currently before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) a chapter on international law crimes has been added to the Penal Code to deal with cases of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 46) To improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender-based violence against and to ensure access to justice for victims and survivors of the gender-based violence, the Government with support from the development partners, in 2019, established within the Judiciary a Juvenile and Gender Based Violence Court. The court is based in Juba in Central Equatoria State, with mobile units in Malakal in Upper Nile State, Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Torit in the Eastern Equatoria State. The Court has so far in 2020 to 2021 tried and sentenced 369 cases, out of which, 82 are cases of violence against juvenile and gender-based violence.
UN Compilation:
Para 64) UNHCR reported that impunity regarding sexual and gender-based violence coupled with limited livelihood options had had a negative impact, particularly on women and girls, some of whom had been subjected to sexual exploitation and had to engage in survival sex.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 52) JS8 noted that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence lived mostly in rural areas with limited access to healthcare, or witness and victim protection. Survivors suffered physical and psychological impacts, stigma, and economic losses. Despite some training of SSPDF forces on prosecuting sexual violence crimes, and several related convictions, only low-ranking officers had reportedly been tried, and survivors had not received compensation.
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The UNHCR recommended the ratification of the main international and regional human rights instruments, including ICCPR, ICESCR ... [Para 1] -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:N/AContents:Also Part Two of the Constitution provides for national values and principles of good governance such as equality, non-discrimination, protection of the marginalized, social justice rule of law and 25% affirmative action for participation of women in public affairs. [Para 12] -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:N/AContents:On compliance with international and regional instruments to which South Sudan is a
party, the Government has presented to the relevant treaty body of the Human Rights, three
(3) initial reports on implementation of the CEDAW, the CRC ... [Para 16] -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:JS4 recommended that the Government: ... replicate the gender based violence and juvenile court in all ten states; [Para 61]
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:Reference AddressedContents:The Secretary-General urged all parties to comply with the provisions prohibiting the use of sexual violence, as set out in the 2017 cessation of hostilities agreement and in the Revitalized Agreement. He called for all perpetrators of sexual violence to be prosecuted, irrespective of rank, and for the immediate and safe release of all abducted women and children. [Para 63]
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:ChadChadRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Complete the process of accession to the ICCPR and the ICESCR, as well as their OPs. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:ArgentinaArgentinaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:SwedenSwedenRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Take all necessary measures to end sexual and gender-based violence, including by promptly and independently investigating all allegations of such violence and bringing perpetrators to justice, in accordance with international standards. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen the efforts to prevent discrimination and violence against women and girls, including by eradication of harmful practices such as child, early and forced marriage. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:DjiboutiDjiboutiRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen the promotion and protection of women's rights by implementing additional measures to combat violence against women, by investigating alleged violations and prosecuting their perpetrators. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:BelgiumBelgiumRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Fully implement the legal provisions relating to gender equality and sexual and gender-based violence, in order to enhance the protection of women and girls against discrimination and gender-based violence. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:LuxembourgLuxembourgRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take all appropriate measures to protect people from all forms of sexual violenceImplementationNational Report:
Para 32) To overcome impunity through accountability, the Government in 2019, under its obligations in Chapter II of the R-ARCSS, introduced some institutional reforms in the security sector by setting up investigation committees which resulted in the prosecution of some individuals for violation of human rights, including gender-based violence against civilians, especially women and children.
Para 37) All stakeholders to the Judicial Reform Committee shall respect the 35% of women as mandated by the R-ARCSS in the selection of their respective representative’s representation. The Judicial Reforms Committee would be chaired and deputized by an imminent legal person, to be identified and recruited by the IGAD. As envisaged under the R-ARCSS, the Judicial Reform Committee will lay a firm foundation for peaceful and prosperous country, based on justice, respect for rule of law premised on an independent, effective and efficient judiciary. The Government and IGAD has developed and signed the Terms of Reference pursuant to Article 1.17 and 1.17.5 of the R-ARCSS.
Para 46) To improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender-based violence against and to ensure access to justice for victims and survivors of the gender-based violence, the Government with support from the development partners, in 2019, established within the Judiciary a Juvenile and Gender Based Violence Court. The court is based in Juba in Central Equatoria State, with mobile units in Malakal in Upper Nile State, Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Torit in the Eastern Equatoria State. The Court has so far in 2020 to 2021 tried and sentenced 369 cases, out of which, 82 are cases of violence against juvenile and gender-based violence.
Para 47) In upholding its commitment to implement the recommendation on combating impunity, the Juvenile and Gender -based Violence Court, in 2021, tried and sentenced 60 cases, out of which, 19 cases are relating to violence against women and children. It is evidenced that with the ongoing prosecutions and public awareness programme, there have been some behavourial changes in relation to SGBV issues.
Para 48) On prevention and protection of survivors of SGBV, the Government has established 17 Special Protection Units (SPUs), six (6) in Juba police stations and One Stop Centers in Juba, Central Equatoria State, with integrated functional services, such as hospitals to provide medical, psychological and legal support, to enable GBV survivors access Justice. Standard Operating Procedures for Prevention, Protection and response to SGBV was also established in 2014 and road map developed to end child marriage in South Sudan between the year 2017–2030. These programmes have contributed positively to the protection of women.
Para 49) On arbitrary arrest and detention, the Government in 2017 established an emergency court for organized forces to prosecuted personnel from the National Security Service, the South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces, South Sudan National Police Service and the National Prisons Service, for violation of human rights.
Para 50) On implementation of National Action Plan signed by the Government and the United Nations in 2016, a Taskforce composed of membership from relevant ministries (Ministries of Health, Interior, Justice, Gender, Defence, members of Parliament, regional and international stakeholders and civil society organizations) developed an implementation plan to operationalize the signed Communiqué aiming at ending all forms of conflict related sexual violence in the country. Several training workshops were conducted with massive dissemination of information and command directives were made to all units of the organized forces regarding CRSV prevention.
Para 51) On services to victims of SGBV, the Government with support from development partners, established 12 One Stop Centers in all ten (10) States, to provide protection, medical, psychosocial, legal services and shelters. Currently the Government has so far established two shelters (Safe Homes) for protection of survivors of SGBV and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Para 52) On access to justice for women, the Government with support from development partners, trained judges, prosecutors, defence lawyers, police female investigators, probation officers and social workers, to deal with SGBV issues. Currently, two social workers are assigned to assist survivors of SGBV on procedures, counselling and guidance. Legal Aid services has been provided on support by development partners and local NGOs, on recommendation by a committee. Since the last UPR review the number of Legal Aid beneficiaries have reached 181 out of which 33 are rape cases.
Para 58) To ending impunity at the State level of the Government in 2019, a military court martial in Yei, prosecuted 36 cases of looting, murder and sexual violence, committed by military personnel against civilian. All were convicted and sentenced to various imprisonment terms and were all discharged from service.
Para 64) Also, the Government at the State level, established a SGBV forums which include referral pathway, case management related to interventions and other survivors’ services. As of year 2020, the Government with support from development partners, established a radio talk shows and community awareness raising with aim of averting violence against women and children. The radio talk shows covered issues of gender-based violence (SGBV).
Para 76) On public awareness efforts to end human rights violations by the army and other organized forces, the Government supported by UNMISS – Human Rights Division, trained South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Force (SSPDF), National Security Service and other organized forces, on the principles of International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law and other domestic laws. The training also covered issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and child protection techniques.
Para 84) On fighting gender-based violence situation in Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Upper Nile, Jonglei, Northern Behr El Ghazal, Western Behr El Ghazal, Warrap and Lakes States, the Government and development partners, in 2020 established gender desk in police stations and trained police personnel on sexual and gender-based violence, protection of children and women.
Para 86) The Government also with support from development partners, trained seventy-five female police personnel and seventy-five male police personnel on investigation of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence cases.
Para 112) The Government also issued a standing order to the military personnel that rape and other forms of sexual violence are serious national and international crimes and whoever commits rape or caused sexual violence will be investigated and prosecuted.
UN Compilation:
Para 26) The Commission [on Human Rights in South Sudan] stated that the violence across Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area in 2020 was the worst that had been recorded since the outbreak of the national conflict in December 2013, with waves of attacks and reprisals that had left hundreds of people dead, maimed or destitute. While men were targeted and killed during the attacks, hundreds of women and girls were abducted, forced into sexual slavery, tortured and repeatedly gang raped …
Para 29) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan concluded that the attacks on civilians perpetrated by both government forces and armed opposition groups violated article 3 of the Geneva Conventions and provisions of Additional Protocol II, as well as customary international law, and constituted the war crimes of murder, pillage, unnecessary destruction of property and sexual violence.
Para 30) Gross human rights violations and abuses amounting to serious violations of international humanitarian law were also committed in the context of localized conflicts by armed militias affiliated with the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Army in Opposition. Violations perpetrated against civilians included abductions, forced recruitment, murder, sexual violence and ill-treatment.
Para 39) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan and the United Nations country team reported that inadequate infrastructure, resources and capacity diminished State abilities to provide civilians with access to justice. Customary courts were not mandated to hear serious criminal cases and were ill-suited to providing justice to women and victims of sexual violence given gender biases and the lack of procedural safeguards. UNHCR expressed similar concerns.
Para 46) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan stated that it had documented the abduction of hundreds of women and children by militias and civil defence groups during localized conflicts in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area between May and September 2020. The women and girls abducted had been forced into sexual slavery or forced marriage.
Para 60) The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan reported that sexual violence, including rape, gang rape, abduction, sexual slavery, sexual mutilation and sexual torture had been consistent features of the conflict in South Sudan since 2013, and were being replicated in local level conflict. Armed clashes locally had resulted in mass displacement of the civilian population, in particular women and girls.
Para 61) The Commission [on Human Rights in South Sudan] was concerned that the practice of commodifying women as the spoils of conflict had been perpetuated at the local level, as government forces and aligned militias, the forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Army in Opposition and other armed groups were given the licence (as a form of “compensation”) to loot and pillage, abduct, rape and force women into sexual slavery and forced marriage. Conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan was thus rooted in the structural violence of conflict and the local political economy.
Para 64) UNHCR reported that impunity regarding sexual and gender-based violence coupled with limited livelihood options had had a negative impact, particularly on women and girls, some of whom had been subjected to sexual exploitation and had to engage in survival sex.
Para 69) The United Nations verified a total of 708 violations, affecting 618 children, for the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2020. 113 Recruitment and use remained the most prevalent violation, followed by killing and maiming, abduction, and rape and other forms of sexual violence.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 15) GIJC … stated that between April and May 2018, … An estimated 132 girls were abducted, while about 120 women and girls were raped. As of September 2018, the campaign of disarmament against other non-state actors such as the National Salvation Front had entailed unlawful killings and human rights violations, exacting a toll mostly on civilians, especially women, children, and older persons.
Para 16) … Armed cattle keepers had also reportedly killed, raped, tortured, and displaced dozens of people from their farmlands as well as destroyed or looted property.
Para 49) GICJ noted that women and girls had been raped, gang raped and faced other forms of sexual violence at the hands of both Government and opposition forces. JS8 reported that thousands of women, men and children had been victims of rape, sexual torture and other forms of sexual violence.
Para 50) JS7 reported that progress in addressing sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) included a gender based violence court, a family protection centre, and two safe homes, as well as a helpline and 16 Special Protection Units within the police service. However, these institutions were dependent on international funding, the protection of survivors was minimal, and full operationalization of the Units was challenged by mismanagement. An Anti-Gender Based Violence Bill was awaiting endorsement by the Council of Ministers, while a National Action Plan 2015-2025 on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was under review. Cases of SGBV were rising, and those of domestic violence reportedly spiked following COVID-19 related lockdowns. JS6 remained concerned that sexual and physical abuse against women continued to be a serious problem and limited data was available.
Para 52) JS8 noted that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence lived mostly in rural areas with limited access to healthcare, or witness and victim protection. Survivors suffered physical and psychological impacts, stigma, and economic losses. Despite some training of SSPDF forces on prosecuting sexual violence crimes, and several related convictions, only low-ranking officers had reportedly been tried, and survivors had not received compensation.
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take measures to end impunity for acts of sexual violence against women and girlsImplementationNational Report:
Para 26) To implement the Council of Ministers directives, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, in March, 2021 established a Taskforce within the Ministry of Justice to coordinate and oversee implementation of the R-ARCSS provisions. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs also in May, 2021, established a Technical Committee in accordance with provisions of Article 5.2.1.3 of the R-ARCSS, consisting of experts from the civil society organizations, women organizations, religious leaders, youth and some officials from relevant Government institutions. The Chairperson is an expert from religious institution and deputized by a female, from civil society organization. The Committee is to conduct a nation-wide consultation with youth, women, civil organizations, victims of the conflicts. The outcome of the consultations would be the basis for the enactment of legislation, for the establishment of the CTRH in accordance with provisions of Article 55.1.1 of the R-ARCSS.
Para 32) To overcome impunity through accountability, the Government in 2019, under its obligations in Chapter II of the R-ARCSS, introduced some institutional reforms in the security sector by setting up investigation committees which resulted in the prosecution of some individuals for violation of human rights, including gender-based violence against civilians, especially women and children.
Para 37) All stakeholders to the Judicial Reform Committee shall respect the 35% of women as mandated by the R-ARCSS in the selection of their respective representative’s representation. The Judicial Reforms Committee would be chaired and deputized by an imminent legal person, to be identified and recruited by the IGAD. As envisaged under the R-ARCSS, the Judicial Reform Committee will lay a firm foundation for peaceful and prosperous country, based on justice, respect for rule of law premised on an independent, effective and efficient judiciary. The Government and IGAD has developed and signed the Terms of Reference pursuant to Article 1.17 and 1.17.5 of the R-ARCSS.
Para 46) To improve the existing mechanisms for reporting cases of sexual and gender-based violence against and to ensure access to justice for victims and survivors of the gender-based violence, the Government with support from the development partners, in 2019, established within the Judiciary a Juvenile and Gender Based Violence Court. The court is based in Juba in Central Equatoria State, with mobile units in Malakal in Upper Nile State, Yambio in Western Equatoria State and Torit in the Eastern Equatoria State. The Court has so far in 2020 to 2021 tried and sentenced 369 cases, out of which, 82 are cases of violence against juvenile and gender-based violence.
Para 47) In upholding its commitment to implement the recommendation on combating impunity, the Juvenile and Gender -based Violence Court, in 2021, tried and sentenced 60 cases, out of which, 19 cases are relating to violence against women and children. It is evidenced that with the ongoing prosecutions and public awareness programme, there have been some behavourial changes in relation to SGBV issues.
Para 58) To ending impunity at the State level of the Government in 2019, a military court martial in Yei, prosecuted 36 cases of looting, murder and sexual violence, committed by military personnel against civilian. All were convicted and sentenced to various imprisonment terms and were all discharged from service.
UN Compilation:
Para 64) UNHCR reported that impunity regarding sexual and gender-based violence coupled with limited livelihood options had had a negative impact, particularly on women and girls, some of whom had been subjected to sexual exploitation and had to engage in survival sex.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 52) JS8 noted that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence lived mostly in rural areas with limited access to healthcare, or witness and victim protection. Survivors suffered physical and psychological impacts, stigma, and economic losses. Despite some training of SSPDF forces on prosecuting sexual violence crimes, and several related convictions, only low-ranking officers had reportedly been tried, and survivors had not received compensation.
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:JapanJapanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Proceed with the early ratification of the ICCPR and ICESCRExplanationThis recommendation has been examined by TGoNU and enjoy its support but needs technical assistance and resources to fully implement them.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 15) On ratification of the international and regional instruments, the Government has since the last UPR review, submitted to the National Legislative Assembly, for accession, the ICCPR, the ICESCR, ... -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Urgently adopt effective measures to combat sexual violence in the whole territory, to ensure accountability for those responsible of such crimes, and to ensure total redress for victims, by guaranteeing sufficient financial resources to implement such measuresExplanationThis recommendation has been examined by TGoNU and enjoy its support but needs technical assistance and resources to fully implement them. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Sexual violence
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:NeglectedContents:JS8 indicated that gang-rape and killing, abduction and stripping, sexual assault, sexual slavery and forced abortion were the most documented heinous violations against women and girls in Unity State. SPLA and its affiliated militias were the perpetrators of the above violations. [Paras 34 -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- "Adultery"
Type:Review DocumentationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:NeglectedContents:The High Commissioner noted that women and girls continued to face significant discrimination in the administration of justice. Women were regularly detained on the basis of non-criminal, customary “offences”, such as adultery, with which women tended to be charged disproportionately. [Para 43]