Strengthening Civil Courage – South Sudan

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PAX NL-KVK-30214009 International NGO

ACTIVITY SCOPE	COLLABORATION TYPE	AID TYPE	FINANCE TYPE	FLOW TYPE	TIED STATUS	HIERARCHY
	Bilateral 1	Project-type interventions C01	Standard grant 110	Private Development Finance 30	Untied	1

IATI IDENTIFIER

NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS

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Planned end date 2025-12-31

Actual start date 2021-01-01

activity status: Implementation

The activity is currently being implemented

WHO'S INVOLVED ( 6 )

PARTICIPATING ORG	REFERENCE	ROLE	TYPE
Amnesty International The Netherlands	REF NL-KVK-40530953 ID NL-KVK-40530953-SCC-SS	Implementing	International NGO
DefendDefenders	REF UG-NGO-1406	Implementing	National NGO
PAX	REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-C380	Funding	International NGO
PAX	REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS	Accountable	International NGO
PAX	REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS	Implementing	International NGO
Various programme partners		Implementing

For decades, the population of South Sudan has experienced an almost continuous state of violent conflict. Despite several peace deals in the recent past, national level conflict still interlinks with local, pre-existing conflicts over land, pasture, water, cattle. The conflicting interests related to natural resources add to the complex interlinkages between local and national conflicts. Communities do not benefit from resources sharing and in addition suffer from the exacerbation of armed conflict, deforestation and environmental damage. In this context of unresolved conflicts, civic space is squeezed by the prevalent threat of violent and repressive actions by those whose interests are threatened when citizens speak up or act. Traditional cultural beliefs hinder women to participate in decision making processes and peace-building initiatives. Sexual violence has been used as a weapon in conflicts, but perpetrators are often not prosecuted as local judges are often applying traditional laws.

In selected South Sudanese states, the programme aspires to work at multiple levels (national, sub-national and grassroots) and to contribute to widening civic space, peacebuilding, gender justice and accountability of economic actors. Human rights defenders will be supported in safely raising their voices and claiming civil and political rights. Communities, armed youth groups and local and national leaders will be supported in engaging in peace processes and sustainable peace arrangements. Female leaders will get support in influencing decision making on gender laws and policies. Activities include research, training and other ways of capacity development, advocacy, facilitating dialogues.

The activity is part of a larger programme implemented by the Strengthening Civil Courage Alliance, consisting of ABAAD – Resource Center for Gender Equality, Amnesty International The Netherlands, DefendDefenders, PAX and their partner networks.

The programme will primarily work with (women) human rights defenders, communities affected by conflict and insecurity, victims of human rights abuse and insecurity (including victims of oil exploitation) and church, civil society and traditional leadership, especially youth and women leaders. Local authorities, security actors, international actors and the diplomatic community will be addressed on their roles and responsibilities in realising change towards peace and justice.

policy marker( 2 )

CODELIST	SIGNIFICANCE	VOCABULARY	DESCRIPTION
Gender Equality	significant objective	OECD DAC CRS	Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Participatory Development/Good Governance	significant objective	OECD DAC CRS	Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.

recipient country ( 1 )

South SudanSS

100

sector ( 6 )

The sector reported corresponds to an OECD DAC CRS 5-digit purpose code http://reference.iatistandard.org/codelists/Sector/

Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution15220

Ending violence against women and girls15180

Women's rights organisations and movements, and government institutions15170

Democratic participation and civil society15150

Human rights15160

Responsible business conduct25040

Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolutionSupport for civilian activities related to peace building, conflict prevention and resolution, including capacity building, monitoring, dialogue and information exchange. Bilateral participation in international civilian peace missions such as those conducted by the UN Department of Political Affairs (UNDPA) or the European Union (European Security and Defence Policy), and contributions to civilian peace funds or commissions (e.g. Peacebuilding Commission, Peacebuilding thematic window of the MDG achievement fund etc.). The contributions can take the form of financing or provision of equipment or civilian or military personnel (e.g. for training civilians).(Use code 15230 for bilateral participation in international peacekeeping operations).

Ending violence against women and girlsSupport to programmes designed to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls/gender-based violence. This encompasses a broad range of forms of physical, sexual and psychological violence including but not limited to: intimate partner violence (domestic violence); sexual violence; female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C); child, early and forced marriage; acid throwing; honour killings; and trafficking of women and girls. Prevention activities may include efforts to empower women and girls; change attitudes, norms and behaviour; adopt and enact legal reforms; and strengthen implementation of laws and policies on ending violence against women and girls, including through strengthening institutional capacity. Interventions to respond to violence against women and girls/gender-based violence may include expanding access to services including legal assistance, psychosocial counselling and health care; training personnel to respond more effectively to the needs of survivors; and ensuring investigation, prosecution and punishment of perpetrators of violence.

Women's rights organisations and movements, and government institutionsSupport for feminist, women-led and women's rights organisations and movements, and institutions (governmental and non-govermental) at all levels to enhance their effectiveness, influence and substainability (activities and core-funding). These organisations exist to bring about transformative change for gender equality and/or the rights of women and girls in developing countries. Their activities include agenda-setting, advocacy, policy dialogue, capacity development, awareness raising and prevention, service provision, conflict-prevention and peacebuilding, research, organising, and alliance and network building

Democratic participation and civil societySupport to the exercise of democracy and diverse forms of participation of citizens beyond elections (15151); direct democracy instruments such as referenda and citizens' initiatives; support to organisations to represent and advocate for their members, to monitor, engage and hold governments to account, and to help citizens learn to act in the public sphere; curricula and teaching for civic education at various levels. (This purpose code is restricted to activities targeting governance issues. When assistance to civil society is for non-governance purposes use other appropriate purpose codes.)

Human rightsMeasures to support specialised official human rights institutions and mechanisms at universal, regional, national and local levels in their statutory roles to promote and protect civil and political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in international conventions and covenants; translation of international human rights commitments into national legislation; reporting and follow-up; human rights dialogue. Human rights defenders and human rights NGOs; human rights advocacy, activism, mobilisation; awareness raising and public human rights education. Human rights programming targeting specific groups, e.g. children, persons with disabilities, migrants, ethnic, religious, linguistic and sexual minorities, indigenous people and those suffering from caste discrimination, victims of trafficking, victims of torture. (Use code 15230 when in the context of a peacekeeping operation and code 15180 for ending violence against women and girls. Use code 15190 for human rights programming for refugees or migrants, including when they are victims of trafficking.Use code 16070 for Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, i.e. Child Labour, Forced Labour, Non-discrimination in employment and occupation, Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining.)

Responsible business conductSupport to policy reform, implementation and enforcement of responsible business conduct (RBC) principles and standards as well as facilitation of responsible business practices by companies. Includes establishing and enforcing a legal and regulatory framework to protect stakeholder rights and the environment, rewarding best performers; exemplifying RBC in government economic activities, such as state-owned enterprises' operations or public procurement; support to the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for MNEs, including disclosure, human rights, employment and industrial relations, environment, combating bribery, consumer interests, science and technology, competition and taxation.

Financial Overview

Disbursement ( 3 )

Expenditure ( 3 )

Budget ( 5 )

Disbursement

Expenditure

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Budget ( 5 )

START	END	VALUE
2021-01-01	2021-12-31	1,057,466 EUR
2022-01-01	2022-12-31	1,119,190 EUR
2023-01-01	2023-12-31	1,112,933 EUR
2024-01-01	2024-12-31	1,126,643 EUR
2025-01-01	2025-12-31	1,130,588 EUR

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Disbursement ( 3 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	PROVIDER	RECEIVER	VALUE
2021-12-31	2021 Total disbursements	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	Various programme partners	197,619 EUR
2022-12-31	2022 Total disbursements	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	Various programme partners	293,655 EUR
2023-12-31	2023 Total disbursements	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	Various programme partners	331,851 EUR

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Expenditure ( 3 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	PROVIDER	RECEIVER	VALUE
2021-12-31	2021 Total Expenditure	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	793,722 EUR
2022-12-31	2022 Total Expenditure	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	935,112 EUR
2023-12-31	2023 Total Expenditure	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	PAX REF NL-KVK-30214009 ID NL-KVK-30214009-SCC-SS International NGO	0 EUR

Expenditure

result( 3 )

outcome( 3 )

OutcomeResults of the activity that produce an effect on the overall communities or issues you serve. For example lower rate of infection after a vaccination programme.

Outcome

indicator( 1 )

Outcome 2.1 Women, youth, local traditional leaders and local politicians from conflicting communities reconcile through regional peace-building processes and adhere to local level peace agreements

INDICATOR

# and description of (formal/ written) peace agreements adopted as a result of CSO engagement regional peace building processes (MOFA indicator SCS2)

REFERENCE

VOCAB Reporting Organisation 99

CODE SCS024

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2021 0	5	5	100%	2021-01-01 : 2025-12-31
	Baseline comment Through 5 sub-partners PAX is working on peace-building across South Sudan. Peace processes are ongoing but by-laws agreements with local state authorities and/or non-state authorities at grassroots level are yet to be finalised or revised to reconcile conflicting local communities and tribes.
	Target comment At least 5 (cummulative) peace by-laws agreement with local state authority and/or non-state authority at grassroots level, one for each project location.
	Actual comment 2021: HTPVK; Elders and chiefs agreed to a Resolution which stipulated fines and punishments for cattle stealing in the Community. 2022: in 2021 and 2022 Elders and chiefs agreed to a Resolution which stipulated fines and punishments for cattle stealing in the community. The program influenced the resolution following long-term engagement with the elders and chiefs of the community. An agreement was made with the youth on how to adress cattle-raiding and violence in the communities. The program provided a platform for the youth of different communities to come together and be inspired on adressing violence. Agreements were made during community dialogue with military and followed-up to stop ambushes and allow free movement at market places. Prior to the community dialogue facilitated through this program, various conversations with military and with civilians took place through this program, analysing the situation and potential solutions. 2023: Reconcile on the 10th November 2023 together with the Community of Mukaya, with the theme Seeking Common ground for peaceful coexistences among communities in Mukaja Payam, Lainya county, central Equatoria State South Sudan signed a Peace Charter to adress inter-clan reconciliation dialogues in Mukaya Community. The 15 Issues and 18 recommendations and Resolutions on the peace charter were counter signed by (Head Chief Mukaya, Chairman Mukaya, Women Represntative, Youth Representative,Religious Representative,Elder Mukaya Payam and witnessed by Reconcile Program Manager, Executive Chief Gimumu Boma Yei Town Payam and the Executive Director Yei River County Central Equatoria State.

Outcome

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Outcome 3.1 National female leaders are well informed about grassroots concerns and include these in their decisions and advocacy for laws and policies

INDICATOR

# and description of laws adopted or improved in favour of women as a result of CSO engagement (SCS 2)

REFERENCE

VOCAB Reporting Organisation 99

CODE SCS021

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2021 0	3	4	100%	2021-01-01 : 2025-12-31
	Baseline comment Unclear if GBV court addresses Conflict-related Sexual Violence (CRSV), Family law is still drafted, GBV-bill not yet passed by presidential office
	Target comment 3 laws/ policies- (i)CRSV is incorporated into GBV court mandate, (ii)Family law is passed (iii)GBV bill is passed
	Actual comment 2022: No bills were adopted or improved. Though there are new bills drafted on PFM, anti-GBV bill & family law. 2023: 4 have been adopted being, CEDAW, Women enterprise bill, Maputo protocol, Convention on the rights of people with disability. These are all linked to anti-GBV bill. PAX formed a lobby and advocacy working group comprising of members of the women caucus, civil society, women advocates and academia to follow up on the pending laws and policies.

INDICATOR

# of laws and policies that are better implemented as a result of CSO engagement - 35% affirmative action policy (SCS 1)

REFERENCE

VOCAB Reporting Organisation 99

CODE SCS012

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2021 0	1	3	100%	2021-01-01 : 2025-12-31
	Baseline comment 35% affirmative action policy is not currently implemented
	Target comment "35% affirmative action policy" is implemented, more women in especially governmental leadership positions and committees
	Actual comment 2022: Financials bill 2023, Appropriation Bill, Summary of budget allocation for financial year 2022/23 - has been reviewed by women activists as per request from chairperson budget committee. The women activists succesfully influenced TAX reduction on items like sanitrary pads etc. The involvement of the women at national level, via this program, created this opening. However more follow-up is needed to ensure it is fully implemented and to ensure more gaps are adressed in financial planning. 2023: Family law and anti-GBV bill have to be yet improved. PAX organised one women fora with the women-led organisations (SSUDEMOP, LAWANCI, WAASS), the representatives of the state and national level (ministry of Gender and ministry of Justice) and representatives of the women caucus were present to discuss the referrel pathways to follow up on the laws and policies. PAX formed a lobby and advocacy working group comprising of members of the women caucus, civil society, women advocates and academia to follow up on the pending laws and policies.

Outcome

indicator( 1 )

Output 1.2.2 (W)HRDs and SSHRDN have been supported to conduct strategic and effective advocacy at national and international level for limiting repression of (W)HRDs

INDICATOR

# advocacy initiatives carried out by CSOs (SSHRDN) for, by or with their membership (SCS 4)

REFERENCE

VOCAB Reporting Organisation 99

CODE SCS041

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2021 0	8	13	100%	2021-01-01 : 2025-12-31
	Baseline comment The DD partner has delivered statements at the UNHCR sessions and recommended individual HRDs to submit statements physically in Geneva. This partner has also conducted research on various fronts that has informed advocacy initiatives.
	Target comment The DD partner will continue to contribute to statements ahead of the UNHRC sessions. Furthermore, the partner will physically make submissions at the UNHRC in Geneva. The partner will collaborate with DD to organise side events ahead of the UNHRC sessions to build tension on particular issues in order to attain resolutions also involve stakeholders to inform policy and practice change
	Actual comment 2021: 2 oral statements and 1 joint civil society letter. Partner held meetings with women parliamentary caucus, chief whip SPLM, chair of humanitarian affairs and human rights parliamentary committee; DD met PALU; State human rights commissions 2022: A side event was organised to discuss the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan to inform relevant stakeholders to push for its renewal in the run up to the 49th session of the UNHRC. DefendDefenders successfully advocated for a resolution on the renewal of the mandate of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.These initiatives were planned as implemented. These initiatives contributed to the advocacy on the renewal of the mandate of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. In the future, DefendDefenders will continue to advocate for the renewal of this mandate annually. 2023: AINL-funded Media Stakeholders Workshop and Multi-Stakeholders Forum; ACHPR in Arusha, UN-CHRSS forum in Dar Es Salaam, Human Rights Day commemoration in Juba, bilateral meetings with US Embassy and Norway Embassy, all in Juba, all supported by others. The oral statement called for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.

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www.paxforpeace.nl

P.O. Box 19318 3501 DH Utrecht The Netherlands

related activity( 1 )

REFERENCE IDENTIFIER	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
NL-KVK-30214009-C380	Parent	An activity that contains sub-activities (sub-components) which are reported separately to IATI