President Salva Kiir has directed parents and guardians to send their children to schools as the government implements the free education policy. Continue reading Kiir asks parents to send all children to school
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Education
Students ditch local universities for scholarships over tuition fees – Changson
Public and private universities in South Sudan have registered the lowest admission of eligible students in the 2023-2024 academic year, according to the national Minister of High Education Science and Technology. Continue reading Students ditch local universities for scholarships over tuition fees – Changson
Widow seeks help to save granddaughter from early marriage
A widow in Juba is seeking help to save her 14-year-old granddaughter from forced marriage allegedly planned by her elder son.
Continue reading Widow seeks help to save granddaughter from early marriage
Adil pledges 15m pounds for Rokon school construction
The governor of Central Equatoria has pledged 15 million South Sudanese pounds for the completion of a partially built secondary school in Rokon Payam. Continue reading Adil pledges 15m pounds for Rokon school construction
Plan Intl calls for women freedom in digital space
Plan International is calling for freedom and assistance to women to develop the necessary digital skills to engage in the digital space.
It made the appeal on the International Women’s Day on Wednesday.
In a press statement issued by Paul Lusato, Plan International Country Director, the organization said although different actors to have been pushing for some strategic reforms against gender vices in recent years, progress has been slow, and the gender divide is still huge.
The organization emphasized the need to inculcate the culture that supports digital empowerment of women and girls.
This, it said, would enable them to compete equally in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as well as in other fields.
This shift is required as 75% of jobs are expected to be these fields by 2050.
As an organization, Plan International said it is committed to supporting the digital empowerment of women and girls its Girls Get Equal campaign that seeks equality for girls and women in all spheres of life, including areas of innovation and technology.
However, contributions form others others can make a difference.
“We call on air stakeholders and partners to create and support efforts and avenues that enable women to be innovative and maximize the benefits of technology,” it said
According to Plan International, “historical and socio-cultural dynamics of South Sudan have over the past years positioned women and girls in very vulnerable spot.”
“Women and girls continue to face gross violations, discrimination and exclusion, which is a major hindrance to development.”
Plan international “over the past years, Plan has worked with and supported thousands of women and girls through our various programs in areas of Education,”
These include protection, medical and psycho-social support to many survivors and potential victims of GBV Sexual as well as Reproductive Health & Rights, and Economic Empowerment.
Why ICT expert Eva Yayi mentors school girls in digital field
Information communication technology is being immersed in people’s daily lives at an increasingly younger age globally- something innovator like Eva Yayi has taken upon herself to inspire young South Sudanese Continue reading Why ICT expert Eva Yayi mentors school girls in digital field
Bank accounts not mandatory to schools in conflict-affected areas
The Ministry of Education and Instruction indicates that schools in the areas affected by conflict will still receive their free education grant, regardless of whether or not they have bank accounts. Continue reading Bank accounts not mandatory to schools in conflict-affected areas
Awut urges schools to open bank accounts for education grant
The Minister of General Education and Instruction has encouraged public schools to open bank accounts in order to receive their share of the free education grant that was released recently. Continue reading Awut urges schools to open bank accounts for education grant
Only one female to sit for secondary-leaving exams in Pibor
Authorities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area say only one female student has been enrolled for the upcoming certificate of secondary education examinations. Continue reading Only one female to sit for secondary-leaving exams in Pibor
Over 35,000 students to sit for CSE exams in March
The Minister of General Education and Instruction says the secondary school leaving examinations will commence late next month, with over 35 thousand candidates. Continue reading Over 35,000 students to sit for CSE exams in March