The history of the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW) dates back to 1994 when the first SPLM Convention in Eastern Equatorial state, formed a Secretariat of Gender and Child Welfare. As mentioned above, this was transformed to the Ministry of Gender, Social Welfare and Religious Affairs following the CPA in 2005 and renamed to the current Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW) in 2010.
South Sudan.
Mandate
To promote gender equality, social justice, and safeguard the rights and welfare of women, children, persons with disability and other vulnerable groups.
Projects Updates
Women, peace and security.
The National Ministry of Gender Child and Social Welfare in collaboration with UNDP has organize three days induction training workshop that's start today in Juba 24 to 26 August for the ministers and Directors General of the state ministries of Gender Child and...
Working together towards the implementation of the 35% Women Quota
Hon. Minister Aya Benjamin made an opening remake at workshop organized by UNMISS in Collaboration with The South Sudanese Women Intellectual forum. Under the theme: Let's work together towards the implementation of the 35% Women Quota....
The Launching of a book – The Enemy at work
The Launching of a book, The Enemy At Work, A Personal Testimony By Rev. Dr. Jackline Warille
Ending Rape Culture
The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW) Ensure the welfare, promotion and respect of the rights of persons with disabilities, children and other vulnerable groups
Security Management Plan- Additional Financing
Security Management Plan- Additional Financing The Security Management Plan (SMP) is updated to guide the implementation of Productive Safety net for social economic opportunity project (SNSOP) as a...
Environment and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) for AF-May-2024
Environment and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) for AF-May-2024 The Republic of South Sudan (the Recipient) is implementing the Productive Safety Net for Socioeconomic Opportunities Project, SNSOP,...
Scope of the mandate
The Ministry is responsible for formulation and implemenation of policies and leglisations for promotion of gender equality, women’s empowernemnt, child protection , social Protection and Social Welfare of the vulnerable groups in general welfare.
Partners
