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
South Sudan Holds First National Workshop to Develop Action Plan for Maputo Protocol Implementation
South Sudan Holds First National Workshop to Develop Action Plan for Maputo Protocol Implementation
MGCSW and Stakeholders Review and Validate the National Social Protection Policy Framework
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the national Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW) convened a one-day workshop to review and validate the National Social Protection Policy Framework (NSPPF) in Juba. The National Social Protection Policy Framework is a...
Outcome of the 3rd National Conference
The Third National Conference on Protection of Children against Recruitment and Use in South Sudan took place in Juba from 17-19 September 2024, under the theme: “Children Not Soldiers.” The overall purpose of the Conference was for the Government and stakeholders to...
Beijing +30 South Sudan report
The primary purpose is to facilitate a comprehensive national review and appraisal of progress made in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for action, aligning with the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development. Read All Reports
Government Launches Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp to Empower Over 1,000 South Sudanese Women
Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp to Empower Over 1,000 South Sudanese Women
UN Women Hands Over SSWSEEP Assets to Boost GBV Helpline
The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW) has officially received essential equipment from UN Women, one of the Ministry's key implementing partners, to strengthen gender-based...
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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