Resolutions & Recommendations of the Youth Dialogue for Peace & Community Cohesion
- Country/entity
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South Sudan
- Region
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Africa (excl MENA)
- Agreement name
- Resolutions & Recommendations of the Youth Dialogue for Peace & Community Cohesion
- Date
- 28 Sep 2024
- Agreement status
- Multiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangement
- Yes
- Agreement/conflict level
- Intrastate/local conflict
- Stage
- Framework/substantive - partial
- Conflict nature
- Inter-group
- Peace process
- South Sudan: Post-secession Local agreements
- Parties
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Youth Representatives:
Mark Alich Buoi
Akon Martha Garang
Stakeholders to the Youth Dialogue:
Peter Tong Garang — State Ministry of Peace Building
Peter Aguer Achier — State Ministry of Culture, Youth, & Sports - Third parties
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Aduol Aduol Yel — Hope Africa South Sudan (HASS)
Garang Akot Gabriel — Northern Bahr El Ghazal CSO Network - Description
- This is a youth dialogue declaration from Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (Aweil) in South Sudan, in which 50 youth representatives from host communities and returnee groups adopted 16 resolutions and 14 recommendations addressing local conflict drivers. The resolutions cover issues such as land disputes, tribalism, drug abuse, early/forced marriage, poverty, political interference in youth affairs, social media misuse, and youth underrepresentation in decision-making. An accompanying action plan assigns responsibilities and timelines to state ministries, youth structures, and international partners for implementation through 2025.
- Agreement document
- SS_240928_Resolution and Recommandation of the outh Dialogue for peace and community Cohession (opens in new tab) | Download PDF
- Source of document
Agreement sourced by researcher in South Sudan and was confirmed public.
Groups
- Children/youth
- Groups→Children/youth→RhetoricalIntroduction...We, the Youth representatives to the Youth Dialogue for Peace and Community Cohesion held in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State under the auspices of State Ministry of Peace Building, Ministry of Youth, Culture & Sports, Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare implemented by Hope Africa South Sudan with support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), believe that violence can cause deaths, injuries, loss of property, trauma, widows and orphans, poverty and massive displacements and further destruction.The stakeholders in this Declaration are convinced that a necessary condition for establishing lasting peace and social cohesion among youth is the resort to dialogue to resolve conflicts.This Declaration covers content from the Youth representatives comprising of 20 females and 30 males making a total of 50 people from the Host Communities and Returnees living in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State.Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...4. Poverty eradication: The Youth representatives to the dialogue proposed that the youth should be encouraged to engage in agricultural activities by the State Government and Agricultural partners such as UN FAO and UNDP....6. Establishment of Vocational Training Centres: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged for the establishment of vocational Youth training centres by partners such as UNDP and Peace partners....8. Poor leadership style: The Youth to the dialogues urged the Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Youth Union Steering Committee to unite the youth in the way that they will peacefully co-exist among themselves and others.9. End Tribalism: The Youth to the dialogue called for fair treatment and avoid on going tribalism among youth in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State....11. Youth Enterprise Fund: The Youth to the dialogue urged for creation job opportunities to the Youth through activation of the State Youth Enterprise Fund as enshrined in the R-ARCSS as a way for the Youth to stop gambling, other destructive behaviors and idleness....14. Drug abuse: The Youth to the dialogues urged law enforcement agencies in the state to act by intervention by arresting the sellers of drugs that are dangerous to the young people who misused drugs and also awareness creation about the danger of the drugs addicts. Ban the dangerous drugs from selling.Groups→Children/youth→SubstantiveResolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...2. End Early/ forced marriages: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged that the community should be sensitized concerning the negative impacts of Early and Forced marriages and create awareness as a solution to the problem through enforcement of constitution of South Sudan 2011.Groups→Children/youth→OtherIntroductionThe Youth groups comprising of the Regular Youth, Host Communities and Returnees to the Youth dialogues for Peace and Community Cohesion under the Theme;Youth leading Peace & Unity discussed conflict causes that affect them in their various leadership groups at different levels.proposed solutions, resolutions and recommendations during the 3 days Youth dialogues for Peace & Community Cohesion supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) implemented by Hope Africa South Sudan....Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...5. Sex Education: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged awareness creation should be done on Sex education for the Youth and in their respective communities....12. Youth involvement in Peace processes: The Youth proposed that Youth Peace Conferences to strengthen community peace and cohesion among different youth groups living in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, South Sudan.13. Climate change or crisis: The Youth to the dialogue urged for awareness creation on climate crisis and resources mobilization to help victims of climate change, and further urged that the Youth MUST STOP cutting down of trees and further proposed that afforestation should be encouraged to reduce desertification which lead to global warming, encourage drainage system of rivers within NBGS-Aweil and Introduction to the new technology to reduce too much fuel or energy consumption....16. Youth underrepresentation in decision making: The Youth to the dialogue urged the State Government, INGOs and UN agencies to involve Youth in decision making processes and participation at all levels of government to participate and present youth concerns.
- Disabled persons
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- Elderly/age
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- Migrant workers
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- Racial/ethnic/national group
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- Religious groups
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- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
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- Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
- Introduction...We, the Youth representatives to the Youth Dialogue for Peace and Community Cohesion held in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State under the auspices of State Ministry of Peace Building, Ministry of Youth, Culture & Sports, Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare implemented by Hope Africa South Sudan with support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), believe that violence can cause deaths, injuries, loss of property, trauma, widows and orphans, poverty and massive displacements and further destruction....Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...2. End Early/ forced marriages: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged that the community should be sensitized concerning the negative impacts of Early and Forced marriages and create awareness as a solution to the problem through enforcement of constitution of South Sudan 2011.
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
- Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...2. End Early/ forced marriages: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged that the community should be sensitized concerning the negative impacts of Early and Forced marriages and create awareness as a solution to the problem through enforcement of constitution of South Sudan 2011.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
- State configuration
No specific mention.
- Self determination
No specific mention.
- Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitation
No specific mention.
- Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
- Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→General referencesResolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...15. Adherence to term limits: The Youth to the dialogues urged that there MUST be a term limit for the Youth Union and State Government so that one cannot stay longer in leadership.
- Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil society
No specific mention.
- Traditional/religious leaders
- Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...7. Land disputes: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged that there should be continuous dialogues through open communication with disputed parties on land with involvement of ministry of land housing and public utilities including chief's executive and elders.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
- Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
- Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- Democracy
No specific mention.
- Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communication
- Rights related issues→Media and communication→Governance of mediaResolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:1. Social media: The Youth representatives to the dialogue proposed that there be should set strict laws against misuse of social media such as hate speech, defamation or attack on privacy, private life should be punishable under the laws of South Sudan and according to the Media Act of South Sudan.Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media rolesResolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:1. Social media: The Youth representatives to the dialogue proposed that there be should set strict laws against misuse of social media such as hate speech, defamation or attack on privacy, private life should be punishable under the laws of South Sudan and according to the Media Act of South Sudan.
- Mobility/access
No specific mention.
- Protection measures
No specific mention.
- Other
No specific mention.
Rights institutions
- NHRI
No specific mention.
- Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.
Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
No specific mention.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstruction
- Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentResolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...4. Poverty eradication: The Youth representatives to the dialogue proposed that the youth should be encouraged to engage in agricultural activities by the State Government and Agricultural partners such as UN FAO and UNDP....6. Establishment of Vocational Training Centres: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged for the establishment of vocational Youth training centres by partners such as UNDP and Peace partners....11. Youth Enterprise Fund: The Youth to the dialogue urged for creation job opportunities to the Youth through activation of the State Youth Enterprise Fund as enshrined in the R-ARCSS as a way for the Youth to stop gambling, other destructive behaviors and idleness.
- National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
No specific mention.
- Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
- Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Property return and restitutionResolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...7. Land disputes: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged that there should be continuous dialogues through open communication with disputed parties on land with involvement of ministry of land housing and public utilities including chief's executive and elders.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
- Cultural heritage
- Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→OtherResolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...3. Cultural differences: The Youth representatives to the dialogue proposed that there is a need for promotion of cultural tolerance and respect for diversity of other people's cultures.
- Environment
- Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...13. Climate change or crisis: The Youth to the dialogue urged for awareness creation on climate crisis and resources mobilization to help victims of climate change, and further urged that the Youth MUST STOP cutting down of trees and further proposed that afforestation should be encouraged to reduce desertification which lead to global warming, encourage drainage system of rivers within NBGS-Aweil and Introduction to the new technology to reduce too much fuel or energy consumption.
- Water or riparian rights or access
- Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...13. Climate change or crisis: The Youth to the dialogue urged for awareness creation on climate crisis and resources mobilization to help victims of climate change, and further urged that the Youth MUST STOP cutting down of trees and further proposed that afforestation should be encouraged to reduce desertification which lead to global warming, encourage drainage system of rivers within NBGS-Aweil and Introduction to the new technology to reduce too much fuel or energy consumption.
Security sector
- Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
- Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
- Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:...14. Drug abuse: The Youth to the dialogues urged law enforcement agencies in the state to act by intervention by arresting the sellers of drugs that are dangerous to the young people who misused drugs and also awareness creation about the danger of the drugs addicts. Ban the dangerous drugs from selling.
- Terrorism
No specific mention.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Source agreement
RESOLUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE YOUTH DAILOGUE FOR PEACE & COMMUNITY COHESION
THEME:
YOUTH LEADING PEACE AND UNITY
26 – 28 September, 2024
VENUE:
Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare
NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE - AWEIL
Introduction
The Youth groups comprising of the Regular Youth, Host Communities and Returnees to the Youth dialogues for Peace and Community Cohesion under the Theme;
Youth leading Peace & Unity discussed conflict causes that affect them in their various leadership groups at different levels.
proposed solutions, resolutions and recommendations during the 3 days Youth dialogues for Peace & Community Cohesion supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) implemented by Hope Africa South Sudan.
Preamble
We, the Youth representatives to the Youth Dialogue for Peace and Community Cohesion held in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State under the auspices of State Ministry of Peace Building, Ministry of Youth, Culture & Sports, Ministry of Gender, Child & Social Welfare implemented by Hope Africa South Sudan with support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), believe that violence can cause deaths, injuries, loss of property, trauma, widows and orphans, poverty and massive displacements and further destruction.
The stakeholders in this Declaration are convinced that a necessary condition for establishing lasting peace and social cohesion among youth is the resort to dialogue to resolve conflicts.
This Declaration covers content from the Youth representatives comprising of 20 females and 30 males making a total of 50 people from the Host Communities and Returnees living in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State.
Resolutions of the Youth during the Youth Dialogue:
1. Social media: The Youth representatives to the dialogue proposed that there be should set strict laws against misuse of social media such as hate speech, defamation or attack on privacy, private life should be punishable under the laws of South Sudan and according to the Media Act of South Sudan.
2. End Early/ forced marriages: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged that the community should be sensitized concerning the negative impacts of Early and Forced marriages and create awareness as a solution to the problem through enforcement of constitution of South Sudan 2011.
3. Cultural differences: The Youth representatives to the dialogue proposed that there is a need for promotion of cultural tolerance and respect for diversity of other people's cultures.
4. Poverty eradication: The Youth representatives to the dialogue proposed that the youth should be encouraged to engage in agricultural activities by the State Government and Agricultural partners such as UN FAO and UNDP.
5. Sex Education: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged awareness creation should be done on Sex education for the Youth and in their respective communities.
6. Establishment of Vocational Training Centres: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged for the establishment of vocational Youth training centres by partners such as UNDP and Peace partners.
7. Land disputes: The Youth representatives to the dialogue urged that there should be continuous dialogues through open communication with disputed parties on land with involvement of ministry of land housing and public utilities including chief's executive and elders.
8. Poor leadership style: The Youth to the dialogues urged the Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Youth Union Steering Committee to unite the youth in the way that they will peacefully co-exist among themselves and others.
9. End Tribalism: The Youth to the dialogue called for fair treatment and avoid on going tribalism among youth in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State.
10. Political interference: The Youth to the dialogue urged Northern Bahr El Ghazal State politicians to distant themselves from Youth affairs and the Union becomes independent and provide conducive environs for Youth growth and development.
11. Youth Enterprise Fund: The Youth to the dialogue urged for creation job opportunities to the Youth through activation of the State Youth Enterprise Fund as enshrined in the R-ARCSS as a way for the Youth to stop gambling, other destructive behaviors and idleness.
12. Youth involvement in Peace processes: The Youth proposed that Youth Peace Conferences to strengthen community peace and cohesion among different youth groups living in Aweil town, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, South Sudan.
13. Climate change or crisis: The Youth to the dialogue urged for awareness creation on climate crisis and resources mobilization to help victims of climate change, and further urged that the Youth MUST STOP cutting down of trees and further proposed that afforestation should be encouraged to reduce desertification which lead to global warming, encourage drainage system of rivers within NBGS-Aweil and Introduction to the new technology to reduce too much fuel or energy consumption.
14. Drug abuse: The Youth to the dialogues urged law enforcement agencies in the state to act by intervention by arresting the sellers of drugs that are dangerous to the young people who misused drugs and also awareness creation about the danger of the drugs addicts. Ban the dangerous drugs from selling.
15. Adherence to term limits: The Youth to the dialogues urged that there MUST be a term limit for the Youth Union and State Government so that one cannot stay longer in leadership.
16. Youth underrepresentation in decision making: The Youth to the dialogue urged the State Government, INGOs and UN agencies to involve Youth in decision making processes and participation at all levels of government to participate and present youth concerns.
Recommendations of the Youth during the Youth dialogues for Peace & Community Cohesion:
There should be construction of Youth centres in Aweil.
There should be more leadership training or seminars for youth in NBGS-Aweil.
There should be Young leaders' conference to be conducted or held in Aweil town and all 5 counties of NBGS.
The Youth to the dialogues recommended for Inter - schools' cultural day or show activities to restore lost culture.
The Youth to the dialogues recommended Seasonal planting of trees in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State.
The Youth to the dialogues recommended that early and force marriages should be ended in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State.
The Youth to the dialogue recommended for the restoration of rule of law in the state.
According to dialogue, the climate change issue must be forecast/preparedness before the rainy seasons started annually to the entire community.
The Youth recommended that the State Ministry of trade should ban drugs entering in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, South Sudan.
The Youth recommended that there should be equal participation of both boys and girls in sporting activities.
The Youth to the dialogue recommended to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports to establish dancing grounds around every estate and set rule to guide every dancing place to avoid mess up.
The Youth recommended that there should be heavy taxes imposed on Shisha drug use in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State.
The State Government should regulate on the use of drugs in Public places.
The Youth to the dialogue recommended that the State Ministry of General Education & Instructions should encourage inclusive and free education in the state.
Signatories
Youth Representatives:
Mark Alich Buoi - [number redacted]
Akon Martha Garang - [number redacted]
Stakeholders to the Youth Dialogue:
Peter Tong Garang - State Ministry of Peace Building - [number redacted]
Peter Aguer Achier - State Ministry of Culture, Youth, & Sports - [number redacted]
Witness:
Aduol Aduol Yel - Hope Africa South Sudan - [number redacted]
Garang Akot Gabriel - Northern Bahr El Ghazal CSO Network - [number redacted]
[This is a textual representation of a Table.
To see table in original format, reference the agreement document.]
Action Plan 26-28 September, 2024
1. Poor leadership style
• Activities:
Organize leadership trainings & seminars for youth
• Responsibility:
HASS, UNDP, INGOs Youth structures & Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports
• Timeframe:
March 2025
• Partner/donor:
HASS, UNDP other world wishers
• Resources needed:
Financial support / funding
2. Tribalism
• Activities:
Promote social cohesion through Games, Sport activities / football competitions, Cultural activities
• Responsibility:
Youth union, UNDP, HASS, MoPB, MoCY&S
• Timeframe:
March April 2025
• Partner/donor:
HASS, UNDP other world wishers
• Resources needed:
Financial support e.g. Balls, shoes & sport materials
3. Political interference
• Activities:
Organize Governors' Forum where Youth are part of the stakeholders engaged
• Responsibility:
Youth Union, Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports, UNMISS CAD
• Timeframe:
November 2024
• Partner/donor:
HASS, UNDP, UNMISS CAD and State Governor
• Resources needed:
Financial support
4. Gambling
• Activities:
Awareness campaign, Regulation of rules to eradicate gambling among youth to reinforce laws, Radio talk shows
• Responsibility:
Youth union MoCY& S, Youth& MoCY& S Security agent Local government
• Timeframe:
December 2024
• Partner/donor:
[Not specified]
• Resources needed:
[Not specified]
5. Social media misuse
• Activities:
Youth counseling, Awareness / radio talk-shows on defamation, hate speech, privacy and private life
• Responsibility:
Youth leaders Religious leaders/ Muslims
• Timeframe:
Oct-Nov 2024
• Partner/donor:
State Government & Media Act
• Resources needed:
Expertise counselors
6. Drugs abuse
• Activities:
Promote sports activities, Regulate entrance of the drugs to the State, Banning harmful drugs such as Bang, Opium
• Responsibility:
Churches /,mosques leaders
• Timeframe:
Continuous
• Partner/donor:
[Not specified]
• Resources needed:
[Not specified]
7. Poverty
• Activities:
Youth engagement in agriculture, Create small business scale opportunities
• Responsibility:
Government UNDP, UN FAO, HASS, HeRY, Ministry of Agriculture, Youth
• Timeframe:
Jan-Mar 2025
• Partner/donor:
[Not specified]
• Resources needed:
Seeds, Agricultural tools
8. Land disputes
• Activities:
Awareness creation, Dialogue among conflicting parties on land related issues
• Responsibility:
MoLHU Judiciary Youth Local authorities/ chiefs
• Timeframe:
Jan2025 upward
• Partner/donor:
[Not specified]
• Resources needed:
Radio talk shows, Transportation
9. Cultural differences
• Activities:
Awareness on peace and unity, Promote cultural activities through cultural activities events, Sport activities
• Responsibility:
MoCY&S Youth HASS UNDP& UNMISS
• Timeframe:
Dec 2025 - Jan
• Partner/donor:
[Not specified]
• Resources needed:
Trained personnel, Posters & financial support
10. Youth involvement in Decision making processes
• Activities:
Awareness creation, Conduct peace conferences to strengthen cohesion among different youth groups, Seminars and Youth dialogues
• Responsibility:
Ministry of Peace Building, UNDP, UNMISS, Peace partners
• Timeframe:
Continuous
• Partner/donor:
[Not specified]
• Resources needed:
[Not specified]
11. Lack of job opportunities
• Activities:
Engage in agricultural activities
• Responsibility:
Youth, UN FAO, UNDP, Ministry of Agriculture
• Timeframe:
Continuous
• Partner/donor:
[Not specified]
• Resources needed:
[Not specified]
12. Inequality and injustice
• Activities:
Meetings with stakeholders, chiefs / local authorities, Economic Empowerment for [incomplete in original]
• Responsibility:
Government, Youth, UNDP, UN FAO, UNMISS & HASS
• Timeframe:
Continuous
• Partner/donor:
[Not specified]
• Resources needed:
[Not specified]

