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Why it Matters

Strong grassroots organizations and empowered civil society actors are essential for promoting human rights, ensuring government accountability, and driving sustainable community development. In conflict-affected regions like South Sudan, civil society organizations (CSOs) play a crucial role in advocating for vulnerable populations, influencing policy, and strengthening democratic processes.

  • Over 70% of grassroots organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa struggle with funding and capacity-building challenges (CIVICUS, 2023).
  • Only 15% of local CSOs actively participate in national policy dialogues, limiting their impact on governance (World Bank, 2022).
  • Strong civil society engagement has been linked to a 25% improvement in local governance effectiveness (UNDP, 2023).
  • Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanisms have led to the adoption of over 5,000 human rights recommendations in Africa since 2011 (UNHRC, 2023).

Story of success

“Our voices were once unheard, but through advocacy training and coalition-building, we now sit at the table where decisions are made.“

CSO representative, South Sudan

Strengthening Human Rights & UPR Cycle Tracking

Hold the Child, in collaboration with local CSOs, is leading efforts to:

  • Enhance Advocacy Skills: Training grassroots organizations in human rights monitoring, advocacy, and engagement.
  • Increase Policy Influence: Supporting CSOs in participating in UPR processes and national dialogues.
  • Strengthen Coalition Building: Facilitating partnerships among civil society actors for collective impact.
  • Promote Accountability: Tracking the implementation of human rights recommendations.