SOUTH SUDAN / CONSTITUTION MAKING ELECTIONS
16-May-2023
00:02:38
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan held interactive workshops in the country to talk about constitution-making and election processes. UNMISS
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STORY: SOUTH SUDAN / CONSTITUTION MAKING ELECTIONS
TRT: 02:38
SOURCE: UNMISS
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 10-12 MAY 2023, TORIT, SOUTH SUDAN
TRT: 02:38
SOURCE: UNMISS
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 10-12 MAY 2023, TORIT, SOUTH SUDAN
SHOTLIST
1. Various shots, workshop
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jessica Kalmas, Returnee & Speaker of the Youth Union, Eastern Equatoria:
“There should be a consideration given to returnees. Also, the issue of domestic and gender-based violence should be stopped. This should also be included in the permanent constitution.”
3. Various shots, workshop
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“I have attended this constitution-making process consultancy, and I am glad to be a part of it. And, according to me my own interest, I think what should be included in the constitution-making process permanently is the issue of the 35 percent gender. The women are supposed to be given 35 percent. It’s not supposed to be – just saying it – but it’s supposed to be implemented. And not only that, the returnees are very important. They should be repatriated, and they should be registered.”
5. Various shots, workshop
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“According to me, the youth are also very important. You cannot do the Constitution without them. They should be there to observe, and they should also be there to participate.”
7. Various shots, workshop
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“Actually, I am the happiest to be consulted today because I had the opportunity of at least bringing my voice out, and I will be glad to disseminate the information around the county.”
9. Various shots, workshop
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jessica Kalmas, Returnee & Speaker of the Youth Union, Eastern Equatoria:
“There should be a consideration given to returnees. Also, the issue of domestic and gender-based violence should be stopped. This should also be included in the permanent constitution.”
3. Various shots, workshop
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“I have attended this constitution-making process consultancy, and I am glad to be a part of it. And, according to me my own interest, I think what should be included in the constitution-making process permanently is the issue of the 35 percent gender. The women are supposed to be given 35 percent. It’s not supposed to be – just saying it – but it’s supposed to be implemented. And not only that, the returnees are very important. They should be repatriated, and they should be registered.”
5. Various shots, workshop
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“According to me, the youth are also very important. You cannot do the Constitution without them. They should be there to observe, and they should also be there to participate.”
7. Various shots, workshop
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“Actually, I am the happiest to be consulted today because I had the opportunity of at least bringing my voice out, and I will be glad to disseminate the information around the county.”
9. Various shots, workshop
STORYLINE
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) held interactive workshops in the country to talk about constitution-making and election processes.
South Sudan is currently drafting its permanent constitution, an essential document and a prerequisite for holding elections scheduled for 2024.
But what exactly should it contain?
UNMISS recently discussed this issue with various stakeholders—women, youth, returnees, displaced persons, and traditional leaders— through interactive workshops in Torit and Magwi, Eastern Equatoria.
SOUNDBITE (English) Jessica Kalmas, Returnee & Speaker of the Youth Union, Eastern Equatoria:
“There should be a consideration given to returnees. Also, the issue of domestic and gender-based violence should be stopped. This should also be included in the permanent constitution.”
Matters that participants felt strongly about were an equal space for women in public life, ensuring all girls have the right to an education, and ending the practice of forced or early marriages.
SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“I have attended this constitution-making process consultancy, and I am glad to be a part of it. And, according to me my own interest, I think what should be included in the constitution-making process permanently is the issue of the 35 percent gender. The women are supposed to be given 35 percent. It’s not supposed to be – just saying it – but it’s supposed to be implemented. And not only that, the returnees are very important. They should be repatriated and registered.”
Together, those in attendance came up with suggestions related to the permanent constitution and subsequent elections, including stronger youth participation.
SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“According to me, the youth are also very important. You cannot do the Constitution without them. They should be there to observe, and they should also be there to participate.”
Such consultations are essential to ensure an unfettered, informed political space where the rights of all citizens are upheld and everybody can cast an informed vote when the time comes.
SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“Actually, I am the happiest to be consulted today because I had the opportunity of at least bringing my voice out, and I will be glad to disseminate the information around the county.”
UNMISS is partnering with state authorities and UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes to host similar workshops across South Sudan.
South Sudan is currently drafting its permanent constitution, an essential document and a prerequisite for holding elections scheduled for 2024.
But what exactly should it contain?
UNMISS recently discussed this issue with various stakeholders—women, youth, returnees, displaced persons, and traditional leaders— through interactive workshops in Torit and Magwi, Eastern Equatoria.
SOUNDBITE (English) Jessica Kalmas, Returnee & Speaker of the Youth Union, Eastern Equatoria:
“There should be a consideration given to returnees. Also, the issue of domestic and gender-based violence should be stopped. This should also be included in the permanent constitution.”
Matters that participants felt strongly about were an equal space for women in public life, ensuring all girls have the right to an education, and ending the practice of forced or early marriages.
SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“I have attended this constitution-making process consultancy, and I am glad to be a part of it. And, according to me my own interest, I think what should be included in the constitution-making process permanently is the issue of the 35 percent gender. The women are supposed to be given 35 percent. It’s not supposed to be – just saying it – but it’s supposed to be implemented. And not only that, the returnees are very important. They should be repatriated and registered.”
Together, those in attendance came up with suggestions related to the permanent constitution and subsequent elections, including stronger youth participation.
SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“According to me, the youth are also very important. You cannot do the Constitution without them. They should be there to observe, and they should also be there to participate.”
Such consultations are essential to ensure an unfettered, informed political space where the rights of all citizens are upheld and everybody can cast an informed vote when the time comes.
SOUNDBITE (English) Angel Omex, Student, Catholic University of South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria:
“Actually, I am the happiest to be consulted today because I had the opportunity of at least bringing my voice out, and I will be glad to disseminate the information around the county.”
UNMISS is partnering with state authorities and UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes to host similar workshops across South Sudan.
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