Save the Children on Tuesday launched South Sudan Child Rights Coalition, a network of civil society organizations to ensure all children get their rights.
The coalition comprises 19 organizations from the ten states, Radio Bakhita reported.Coalition chairperson Paulino Akuei said they decided to work together to realize children rights in the country.
He said the Coalition will work together with international NGOs, national and states governments.
Save the Children Deputy Programme Director Nadia Noor said the Coalition will bring huge impact on the life of children in South Sudan.
She called on the actors to listen to children and work according to children’s best interests.
Child Welfare Director in the Ministry of Gender Celina Peter said the government would work closely with the actors to see positive impact in children’s life.
She said the ministry would work closely with the policies makers and the law enforcement agencies to ensure that children’s rights are protected.
The coalition was formed in November last year to assess issues that affect children.
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