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19 August 2024 (Tulare) – South Sudanese youth and civil society organizations, in partnership with religious groups in Warrap State, have launched peacebuilding and conflict transformation initiatives, bringing hope for sustainable security and social cohesion to the conflict-torn region.
The youth group, convened by Concordia International, pledged to work with all stakeholders to find practical, mutually acceptable solutions that address the root causes of the conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development.
A total of 26 participants attended the training held from August 13 to 16, 2024 at Tulare, the administrative center of Twek County, Warrap State.
Stephen Mayun Mu, head of the South Sudan and Sudan Concordat, told attendees that the organization is committed to finding sustainable solutions that benefit all involved, including women, youth, men, local administrations, community leaders and civil society.
“We are peacebuilders, so we work with different groups and leaders to build trust and confidence, to create sustainable relationships, and to leave a legacy so that future conflicts can be managed peacefully within communities,” said Mr Mou.
He added: “These values are driven and guided by humility, fairness and inclusion.”
The aim of the training is to train youth leaders, civil society leaders, partners and local authorities in conflict transformation and resolution, equipping them with the knowledge and skills in conflict transformation and resolution, as well as strategies to foster and strengthen networks in efforts to enhance social cohesion.
Since Concordia International began its peacebuilding engagement work and training, it has been committed to engaging people in peace management and conflict resolution activities.
Organizers and facilitators are known for working with community members to develop and strengthen visions for social cohesion that identify sources of conflict and potential responses.
This engagement effort also began to form a network of mediators that will serve as a resource that local authorities can call upon to promote peaceful resolution of conflicts.
The leaders held coordination meetings on the prevention, management and resolution of internal conflicts in Warrap, Abyei, Ruun, the united Twic community and civil society representatives.
Since the outbreak of conflict between Twic and Ngok in 2022, Concordis has worked with local authorities on a campaign to prevent discrimination against internally displaced persons.
Concodis argues that lasting peace is built on long-term efforts to avoid the escalation of grievances and works to improve the understanding of prevention as an alternative model to reactive action.
The protracted conflicts in South Sudan have deprived generations of young people of the opportunity to build a better future. Without the active participation of young people, a lasting peace agreement cannot be reached, yet the potential and contribution of young people in effective conflict mediation and peacebuilding have received little attention and support.
They are often simply stereotyped as villains or victims, while their true potential as peace agents remains largely untapped. Lack of adequate support also affects how many young people are directly involved in peacemaking, peacekeeping or peacebuilding activities.
It is widely believed that peace talks pay little attention to how to involve young people in the productive process.
Many youth initiatives take place at the grassroots level. However, young people face multiple barriers when trying to engage and influence policy: lack of recognition and meaningful inclusion, limited funding, and shrinking civic space are all obstacles.
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