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
ESMF for Additional Financing (AF)- May 2024
ESMF for Additional Financing (AF)- May 2024 This Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) has been updated in line with the proposed additional financing (AF) request for SNSOP. The...
Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan – Final -SNSOP
Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan - Final -SNSOP The Productive Safety Net for socioeconomic Opportunities (SNSOP) is a World Bank funded project aimed at providing cash transfers and...
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.
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