ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING
Advocate for policies that promote peace, human rights, and sustainable development.
PDSS Advocacy and Lobbying program amplifies community voices to influence policy, demand accountability, and protect human rights in South Sudan. We bridge grassroots communities with policymakers through evidence-based advocacy, strategic lobbying, and public awareness campaigns for inclusive governance and lasting peace.
Our Approach
- Evidence-Based Policy Advocacy - Documenting community issues and using data to lobby for pro-poor, gender-responsive policies and inclusive peace processes.
- Amplifying Grassroots Voices - Creating safe platforms for women, youth, and marginalized groups to engage leaders and participate in decision-making at local and national levels.
- SDG 16 & 5 Alignment - Promoting Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and Gender Equality by advocating for accountability, justice, and equal participation.
We facilitate inclusive dialogue between conflicting communities, clan leaders, youth and women groups. Our trained mediators help parties identify root causes, build trust, and reach locally-owned agreements that prevent violence and restore relationships.
We mobilize communities to organize, speak with one voice, and engage directly with decision-makers. Through town halls, radio talk shows, and lobby meetings, we ensure local leaders listen and act on community priorities.
We raise awareness on human rights, civic space, and justice mechanisms. We train rights defenders, provide legal awareness, and link communities to protection services, ensuring people know their rights and how to claim them
