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Explore our extensive collection of academic research, national policy briefs, institutional reports, and media releases documenting our impact across South Sudan.

2026REP/SERW/2026

Inclusion of Socio-Economic Rights for Women in South Sudan: Opportunities in the Permanent Constitution Making Process

An analytical review addressing the historical marginalization of women and advocating for the protection of critical socio-economic rights—including property ownership, inheritance, and equitable divorce access—during the permanent Constitution making (CMP) process.

SOURCE: UNDP & FIDA South Sudan
ReportPDF Download
2026COMP/TJ/2026

Compendium on Scholarly Articles on Transitional Justice Processes in South Sudan

A landmark consolidation of South Sudanese-led interdisciplinary scholarship examining customary law, the proposed Hybrid Court, and truth-telling mechanisms under Chapter V of the R-ARCSS.

SOURCE: University of Juba Launch
BookPDF Download
2010REF/2010/01

Women's Participation in Independence Referendum

Southern Sudanese Women Lawyers Association (SSWLA) calling for women to actively participate in South Sudan’s historic independence referendum.

SOURCE: Sudan Tribune
MediaPress Release
2011ACTS/2011/02

Advocating for the Land Act, Child Act & Constitution

FIDA campaigned for the Land Act (recognizing women's equal rights to property), the Child Act, and key constitutional affirmative action provisions.

SOURCE: UNDP Press Release
PolicyLegislation
2014LSE/JSRP/2014

Justice and Reconciliation in South Sudan (Policy Brief)

Policy brief drawing on a discussion forum with 65 civic actors in Juba, organized by SSWLA, Justice Africa, and LSE JSRP.

SOURCE: UK Govt / LSE
BriefPolicy Paper
2014DFID/2014/RES

Justice & Reconciliation Research Outputs

DFID-funded research outputs documenting accountability mechanisms, security, and the foundational role of women lawyers in post-conflict South Sudan.

SOURCE: UK DFID Research
PaperAcademic Study
2014LSE/BLOG/2014

Seeking Justice in Nimule, South Sudan

Field report documenting workshops on justice and legal literacy led by the South Sudan Women Lawyers’ Association (SSWLA) in Nimule.

SOURCE: Africa at LSE
ArticleBlog Post
2017SNAP/2017/2030

Strategic National Action Plan to End Child Marriage

National policy framework (2017–2030) addressing legal protections, child protection mechanisms, and ending forced child marriage in South Sudan.

SOURCE: Watchlist
PolicyAction Plan
2020ACAD/2020/REF

Academic Bibliography on International Gender Rights

Academic library listing indexing key legal literature, human rights frameworks, and gender equity publications.

SOURCE: UPN Repository
IndexBibliography
2021NWS/KAS/2021

South Sudan National Women’s Strategy

Strategic roadmap for enhancing women’s representation and participation across decision-making structures during the transitional period.

SOURCE: KAS Foundation
ReportStrategic Doc
2022PORTAL/VBV/2022

Violence Begets Violence: Justice and Accountability for SGBV

Policy repository document examining accountability, judicial response, and survivor assistance for sexual and gender-based offences.

SOURCE: SS Peace Portal
StudyRepository Doc
2023UNW/MAP/2023

Mapping of Women-led Organizations in 10 States

UN Women report mapping women-led legal and civil society organizations operating across South Sudan, citing FIDA SS as a key partner.

SOURCE: UN Women
ReportAgency Mapping
2023DAWN/GBV/2023

FIDA SS Calls for Justice & Humanitarian Support for GBV Survivors

Media report detailing FIDA SS's urgent national call for strengthened legal protection and emergency aid for women and girls surviving GBV.

SOURCE: The Dawn Newspaper
NewsEditorial
2023NEWS/ECON/2023

Bill of Rights Neglects Women's Economic Rights

Watchdog analysis highlighting FIDA SS's position paper on ensuring socio-economic rights and property ownership are secured in the constitution.

SOURCE: Africa Press
NewsWatchdog Article
2024UNDP/AR/2024

UNDP Access to Justice & Rule of Law Annual Report

Official UNDP publication detailing Rule of Law achievements, legal aid clinic milestones, and mobile courts implemented with FIDA SS.

SOURCE: UNDP South Sudan
ReportAnnual Review
2024CONF/LASPNET/24

1st East African Regional Legal Aid Conference Documentation

Proceedings and policy papers from the regional legal aid network conference on advancing pro-bono access to justice across East Africa.

SOURCE: LASPNET
DocProceedings
2024SIHA/ADV/2024

SIHA Network Regional Advocacy Archive

Collection of regional campaign briefs and research documents produced in collaboration with the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa.

SOURCE: SIHA Network
BriefAdvocacy Kit
2024NET/GJN/2024

Grassroots Justice Network Organization Profile

Institutional record detailing FIDA SS's community paralegal networks, legal representation models, and mobile legal aid clinics.

SOURCE: Grassroots Justice Net
ProfileOrg Report
2024CRIS/ACT/2024

Crisis Action Coalition Network

Global civil society coalition network register highlighting human rights protection and civilian safety advocacy in South Sudan.

SOURCE: Crisis Action
ProfileRegistry
2024JOB/CONSULT/24

Terms of Reference: Strategic Plan Development Process

Institutional terms of reference outlining the multi-year strategic roadmap and development framework for FIDA South Sudan.

SOURCE: UN Talent
PolicyToR Doc
2024MEDIA/IWD/2024

Executive Director Press Briefing on Women's International Day

Video press conference with FIDA SS leadership addressing systemic obstacles to justice, women's security, and legal reform in Juba.

SOURCE: Facebook Video
MediaPress Video
2024X/EYE/2024

Eye Radio Juba: Public Legal Aid Awareness Broadcast

Public news release and radio campaign coverage on expanding free legal defense for indigent women in Central Equatoria.

SOURCE: X (Twitter) / Eye Radio
MediaBroadcast
2025FB/OFFICIAL/25

Official Communications & Legal Advocacy Portal

Primary public updates page providing real-time announcements on mobile legal clinics, emergency hotlines, and advocacy drives.

SOURCE: FIDA SS Facebook
MediaComms Portal
2025PDF/IMPACT/2025

FIDA SS Annual Legal Aid & Institutional Impact Report

Comprehensive annual compilation covering case tracing, prison legal aid statistics, constitutional advocacy, and programmatic outcomes.

SOURCE: FIDA SS HQ
ReportPDF Download

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