The European Union, EU calls on the Government of South Sudan and other parties to the peace deal to ensure meaningful inclusion of women in the implementation and monitoring of the accord.
‘This will ensure that the specific issues affecting women will be raised and effectively addressed’, says EU in a statement.
Such increases the probability of a meaningful and lasting peace for South Sudan, the EU observes.
Research shows that societies that respect women´s rights enjoy greater equality with strong institutions and stability, EU adds.
When women are active in public life and their number in political decision-making rises, there tend to be less corruption and less violence, EU says.
The European Union stresses that gender equality is important for the fulfilment of all Sustainable Development Goals.