Reducing the Prevalence and Impact of Violence in Western Equatoria

Progetto concluso

Nonviolent Peaceforce’s (NP) intervention in Mundri County, Western Equatoria State is aimed at reducing the prevalence and impact of violence. Key activities will include conducting patrols in risky areas, protective accompaniments, advocacy, conducting trainings workshops, awareness raising activities etc. Through this intervention, Switzerland contributes to creating sustainable grassroots-led peaceful solutions to conflict, promotion of Human Rights, SGBV prevention and response among conflict affected communities.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Sudan del Sud
Assistenza umanitaria & RRC
Gender
Conflitto & fragilitá
nothemedefined
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
Violenza sessuale e di genere
Prevenzione dei conflitti
01.11.2018 - 28.02.2021
CHF  1’500’000
Contesto Since the outbreak of the conflict in July 2016 Mundri has been heavily contested by both Government and Opposition forces. To date continued skirmishes by the conflict parties continue to threaten civilian safety and cause constant displacement of populations. Deliberate attacks on civilians, sexual violence, killings, arbitrary arrests and denial of freedom of movement by armed actors are a major protection concern. Humanitarian access remains a big challenge due to insecurity.
Obiettivi To reduce the prevalence and impact of violence in Western Equatoria, South Sudan through strengthened local capacities in protection and improved violence prevention and response.
Gruppi target IDPs, host community, humanitarian community and local authorities 
Effetti a medio termine
  • Strengthen the community protection and conflict management mechanisms to mitigate and prevent violence.
  • Increase safety and security of civilians at imminent risk of violence.
  • Prevent and reduce the incidence and impact of GBV.
  • Promote youth participation in conflict management and peacebuilding initiatives.
  • Improve protection mainstreaming, advocacy and coordination in humanitarian response.
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

  • Early Warning and Early Response assessments and trainings conducted in high-risk communities;
  • Deterrent patrolling and protective presence conducted in high risk areas;
  • Community dialogue and mediation in conflict facilitated;
  • GBV prevention strategies set up, referral pathways for survivors established and strengthened;


Risultati fasi precedenti:  

  • 250 presence/patrol activities conducted;
  • 561 community members trained on Unarmed Civilian Protection & Early Warning and Early Response;
  • 5 Women Protection Teams (WPTs) and community based protection groups established, capacitated and fully functional;
  • 10 dialogue mediation processes supported.
  • Over 9’000 individuals reached through GBV awareness messages;
  • 1 referral pathway established;
  • Contacts successfully established and relationships and trust with key conflict actors in Mundri built up.


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Aiuto umanitario
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
ONG internazionale o straniera
  • Other international or foreign NGO North


Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori South Sudan Protection Cluster, NGOs, local government, OCHA
Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    1’500’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    1’461’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF   1’263’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF   2’563’000
Fasi del progetto

Fase 2 01.11.2018 - 28.02.2021   (Completed)