SSD, Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP): Community-based Protection and Peacebuilding
The intervention strengthens protection of civilians and civic space in South Sudan by empowering human rights defenders, journalists, and community protection teams to prevent violence and defend fundamental freedoms. Its focus is on skills building, direct protection, and coordinated advocacy. By progressively localising capacities and reinforcing national networks, the project, implemented by Nonviolent Peaceforce, pursues sustainability and contributes to peace and resilience in a fragile and volatile context.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Soudan du Sud |
Conflit & fragilité Gouvernance nothemedefined
Prévention des conflits
Droits de la personne (y compris droits des femmes) Médias & liberté de l’information |
01.11.2025
- 30.04.2028 |
CHF 722’000
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- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP)
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Dispositifs civils de construction de la paix, et de prévention et de règlement des conflits
Droits de la personne
Médias et liberté de l'information
Thème transversal Réduction des risques de conflit
Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F11028
| Contexte | South Sudan remains fragile, with recurring violence, displacement and threats to civilians, HRDs and journalists and Community Protection Teams play a key role in conflict mitigation, making it essential to strengthen these mechanisms and connect them with state institutions to reduce violence and promote long-term stability. |
| Objectifs | The overall goal of the intervention is to strengthen locally led protection of civilians and human rights mechanisms in South Sudan by empowering communities, especially youth and women, to prevent violence, promote inclusive governance, and build sustainable networks that advance peace, stability, and resilience. |
| Groupes cibles | The intervention targets human rights defenders, journalists, and Community Protection Teams, including women, men and youth, engaged in conflict prevention and early warning. It also targets vulnerable civilians in conflict-affected areas, including displaced populations in Juba and Bentiu IDP camps and communities affected by intercommunal violence. |
| Effets à moyen terme |
1. Enhanced capacity of HRDs, journalists, and CPTs to reduce violence and promote human rights. 2. Locally driven protection initiatives for HRDs, journalists, and civilians are sustained and expanded. 3. Networks and systems for civilian protection and human rights promotion are strengthened, connected, and increasingly recognised. |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Capacity building: Training for 150 human rights defenders/CSO members, 85 media representatives, and 240 youth on security, leadership, conflict prevention, and human rights. Locally driven protection initiatives: 28 community security meetings conducted. 72 protection services delivered. 30 conflict analyses carried out. Direct protection and support provided to at-risk HRDs, journalists, and victims of rights violations. Strengthened civil society networks: 5 active early warning and early response (EWER) mechanisms established. 2 referral pathways supported. 55 dialogues with authorities facilitated. 50,000 people reached through awareness and advocacy campaigns. 5 policy recommendations advanced to influence national and local governance. Principaux résultats antérieurs: Inclusive, community-led protection mechanisms foster local ownership and lasting peace. Ongoing mentorship and support enabled Community Protection Teams to operate independently and strengthen skills. Flexibility in planning ensured continuity during seasonal or unexpected challenges. Engaging men and boys alongside women and girls was essential to changing harmful norms and promoting gender equality. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel ONG internationale ou étrangère |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | Ministry of Justice, National Security Service, Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, South Sudan Human Rights Commission, Women- and youth-led organizations, Traditional leaders and local governance structures (e.g., local peace committees, customary justice mechanisms) |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 722’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 1’140’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 2’981’450 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 9’500’000 |
| Phases du projet |
Phase 2 01.11.2025 - 30.04.2028 (Active) Phase 1 01.11.2022 - 31.01.2025 (Completed) |
