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The report analyzes barriers and expressions of agency among South Sudanese women in socio-political participation since 2021.

January 25, 2026Open Access

Navigating Barriers and Agency: A Brief Report on South Sudanese Women's Socio-Political Participation (2021-2026)

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The report analyzes barriers and expressions of agency among South Sudanese women in socio-political participation since 2021.
Conducted 24 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with women activists and community leaders in Juba and Bentiu.
Utilized a rigorous qualitative methodology to gather insights.
Reviewed recent policy frameworks and civil society reports to triangulate findings.
Identified that entrenched cultural norms and economic dependency limit women's participation.
Highlighted women's agency through grassroots mobilization and forming cross-ethnic coalitions.
Noted that existing affirmative action and policy frameworks do not fully address challenges faced by women.

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This report examines barriers to political participation in South Sudan, indicating women's strategic agency in overcoming challenges.

Akech et al. (2021) studied this question.

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