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This research investigates women's political participation and representation in South Sudan from 2021 to 2026, focusing on barriers and opportunities.

January 25, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Political Landscape: A Survey of Women's Political Participation and Representation in South Sudan, 2021–2026

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This research investigates women's political participation and representation in South Sudan from 2021 to 2026, focusing on barriers and opportunities.
Conducted a survey with 450 women using a structured questionnaire across six states.
Followed up with qualitative focus group discussions involving female political aspirants and civil society leaders.
Employed a sequential mixed-methods approach to gather both quantitative and qualitative data.
35% affirmative action quota increased numerical representation in legislative bodies.
Substantive participation by women remains severely constrained due to entrenched barriers.
Key impediments include patriarchal norms, lack of financial resources, and targeted political violence.

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Survey highlights significant barriers to women's political representation in South Sudan, suggesting the need for new strategies.

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Teresa Dawson-Power (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b26ffeba4585c2d6defd https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18354756

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