Ceasefire monitors push for women’s participation in peace building

JUBA – South Sudan’s ceasefire monitoring body, Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) on Thursday vowed to push for women’s participation in peace building and conflict resolution processes in the country.

Speaking during women’s day workshop held in Juba, Col. Edmund Agaba – CTSAMVM Deputy Chief of Staff said women’s participation in peace building in crucial.

“Not only is it important to support women’s participation in peacebuilding and conflict resolution processes, but information about the peace process is also crucial in enabling effective participation among the South Sudanese population of which you, all gathered here today, are important stakeholders,” Agaba said.

Agaba said the 2018 peace deal presents an opportunity that has set South Sudan on a path to sustainable peace.

“It offers the most effective platform to discuss and resolve the security, governance, economic and humanitarian challenges that continue to challenge South Sudan.”

He reiterated the body readiness to promote inclusive participation for all South Sudanese in the implementation of the Peace Agreement.

“CTSAMVM remains committed to promoting inclusive participation for all South Sudanese in the implementation of the Peace Agreement, and specifically on Chapter II. CTSAMVM will continue our effort to fully discharge our monitoring, verification and reporting mandate.”

He also said the CTSAMVM also remains committed to promoting the protection of civilians, particularly women, children, and people with special needs.