Human Rights Defenders Trained to Strengthen Advocacy in Yei

(YEI RIVER COUNTY)— At least 30 frontline human rights defenders in Yei River County have successfully completed a two-day training aimed at strengthening human rights monitoring and advocacy.

The training, held from June 11–12, was organized by a National NGO-Center for Democracy and Development (CEDED)-South Sudan in partnership with Civil Rights Defenders. It brought together community representatives, women’s rights advocates, and media practitioners from across the county.

According to Program Manager Dara Felix, the training built on previous sessions and focused on enhancing participants’ skills in human rights monitoring, documentation, and data safety. He urged attendees to apply the knowledge gained to promote peace and protect human rights in their communities.

Participants welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful. One trainee, Asiki Moses, said the program improved their understanding of reporting channels and helped clarify the difference between violence and abuse—knowledge he believes will strengthen their work in the field.

The organizers say the training is part of ongoing efforts to empower local actors to play an active role in advancing human rights and community development in Yei River County.