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Maura Ajak, a freelance journalist, joined the journalism industry in 2014 and multitasked in the field as a reporter, presenter, producer, translator, photographer and videographer, trainer among others. Worked with numerous International media outlets, currently a freelance with Al Jazeera Media Network. My coverages focus on R-ARCSS, Security Arrangements, Human Rights, Environment & Climate Justice , Youth, Arts, Sports. MAJOR MILESTONES: 2018-2019 trained senior officers at national security, army and other organized forces on human rights reporting at the national and state level. June 2023 appointed as Peace Ambassador for East Africa under IGAD Center for Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE). June 2022, Youth Earth Champion for East Africa 2022, participated in data collection on youth and climate migration for the Kampala declaration also produced contents online regarding climate change and migration. June, 2021 Climate Action Awards East Africa November, 2020. Won the third best pitch on Peace and Governance at the African Women in Media conference. May 2017 Awarded as Human Rights Defender by the South Sudanese civil society organization Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) for holding the country’s presidential guards accountable for committing sexual assault against women and girls.
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Sabah Jedid: Fostering Youth Civic Engagement in South Sudan
The article discusses the launch of a youth civic engagement campaign called Sabah Jedid, which translates to New Dawn, in South Sudan in July 2023. The campaign's primary goal is to foster and amplify the active involvement of young people in civic and public spaces, as well as in community-level decision-making and democratic processes. The campaign is utilizing the hashtag #LearnDiscussDecide to emphasize the significance of youth being well-informed, having the opportunity to voice their opinions on various issues, and then making informed decisions.
South Sudan Struggles with a Unified Security Force as Independence Anniversary Approaches
As South Sudan nears its 10th anniversary of independence, the country faces numerous challenges, including the delayed implementation of a 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war. A key issue is the formation of a unified security force, hindered by insufficient funding and political will. Over 25,000 trainees have not graduated, with many leaving due to poor conditions, including a lack of food, medical care, and training curriculum. Women in the training centers face particularly harsh conditions, with reports of food distribution based on ethnicity and trainees being asked to pay for the burials of deceased colleagues. The defense minister, Angelina Teny, acknowledged the issues but defended the peace agreement and noted the lessons learned for future training phases.
In the era of climate change, most countries in the world are concerned about deforestation and environmental pollution. South Sudan hereby recognises these issues as well. These women, as a group, are putting in the efforts to protect the environment by
South Sudan, nearing 10 years old, struggles for stability
As South Sudan nears its 10th anniversary of independence, it faces numerous challenges, including delays in implementing a 2018 peace deal and the formation of a unified security force hindered by lack of funding and political will. Trainees at security force centers are struggling without regular meals, medical care, or a curriculum, with some abandoning the centers. Women trainees, in particular, face hardships, and there have been allegations of food distribution based on ethnicity and expired food provisions. Defense Minister Angelina Teny acknowledged issues with the peace deal implementation and training centers but emphasized the necessity of the agreement. The report includes support from African Women in Media, the European Union delegation to the African Union, and the African Union.
Creator Initiative
The My People, Our Stories initiative by Contrast, in partnership with Journalists for Human Rights, showcases the lives of people in Juba, South Sudan through the narratives of ten local journalists. Equipped with 360° cameras, these journalists share stories from their communities, highlighting challenges such as access to clean water and programs for people with disabilities, while also conveying a sense of hope in the world's newest country.
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