3271: Girl Child Education in South Sudan: Challenges, Rights, and the Way Forward

The discussion on Crime Watch focused on the importance of girl child education in South Sudan and the major barriers preventing many girls from going to school. Guests highlighted challenges such as poverty, early marriage, cultural beliefs, insecurity, domestic responsibilities, conflict, and lack of school resources, while stressing that educating girls can improve health, strengthen families, promote gender equality, and support national development. They also noted that South Sudan has laws and policies supporting girls’ education, and called on parents, community leaders, and government to work together to keep girls in school and create a safer, more supportive learning environment.