Fresh Mandate for Women’s Voice
South Sudan Women’s Union passed the torch to Nyalang Dhal Dhal after Abak Yel Madoot moved to the Warrap State health docket. The vote signals continuity for a movement that has pressed for peace, inclusion and economic empowerment since independence.
Government Voices Back New Chair
Culture Minister Nadia Arop told delegates that leadership demands service, vision and courage. She promised, “We give you not only our trust but also our support,” framing the endorsement as a partnership meant to lift women’s concerns into national decision-making circles.
Policy Priorities on the Table
Acting parliamentary chair for Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Ishaq Alias Abrahim, urged the Union to table a detailed budget before the upcoming national fiscal debate. He stressed that women’s programs must be costed clearly to secure a share of limited public funds.
He cited Speaker Nunu Kumba’s advocacy for equal representation and pressed delegates to champion girls’ education. ‘Women are now breadwinners and professionals,’ he said, arguing that classroom opportunities for daughters will determine whether the country’s growth path remains inclusive.
Grassroots Energy and National Unity
Secretary Mary Abang highlighted the daily resilience of women who farm, trade and mediate local disputes. She described inter-tribal support networks as the backbone of stability, adding that the Union’s focus on sustainable peace aligns with national development goals.
Nyalang Dhal Dhal closed the session calling for cooperation across states. She pledged to build a platform where every woman’s voice feeds policy, insisting that unity in diversity can speed the nation’s recovery from conflict and unlock fresh economic horizons.