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The central aim is to explore the barriers and expressions of agency in women's political participation in South Sudan between 2021 and 2024.

January 25, 2026Open Access

A Case Study of Women's Political Participation in South Sudan: Barriers and Agency, 2021–2026

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The central aim is to explore the barriers and expressions of agency in women's political participation in South Sudan between 2021 and 2024.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 women politicians and activists in Juba
Analyzed documentary sources, including policy texts and electoral data
Applied qualitative methodology for in-depth understanding
Identified that formal mechanisms, like the 35% quota, are undermined by patriarchal norms, economic issues, and violence
Showed that South Sudanese women navigate barriers through coalition-building and advocacy
Proposed that addressing root causes of exclusion is essential for sustainable progress

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This case study investigates barriers and agency in women's political participation in South Sudan, suggesting implications for future policies.

Nyamal Gatluak (2026) studied this question.

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This case study investigates barriers and agency in women's political participation in South Sudan, suggesting implications for future policies.