Undersecretary, National Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

On the eve of South Sudan’s 14th Independence Anniversary, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, in partnership with Oxfam, successfully concluded a two-day forum on the Constitution-Making Process with passionate youth and women leaders.
The discussions covered key topics, including: ✅ The Constitution-Making Process ✅ Elections and the National Elections Act 2023 ✅ Women in Leadership & Politics ✅ The role of the Constitution in Democracy Building & Good Governance
It was an inspiring event with insightful facilitators, lively dialogue, and renewed commitment to civic engagement.
The forum encouraged youth, women, and all stakeholders to actively champion meaningful participation in this critical national process. Together, we can shape a democratic and inclusive future for South Sudan! 🇸🇸✨

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Happy Independence Day!

June 17–18, 2025 : The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs presided over the opening of a High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on enhancing Civic and Political Space in South Sudan, discussing challenges and ways forward.
The event was convened by the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network, with support from the UNMISS Human Rights Division.
In his address, the Undersecretary encouraged civil society organizations to work within the legal framework to advocate for citizens' rights and remain closely engaged with the Human Rights Commission. He emphasized the critical role of civic education in empowering citizens to understand their rights, responsibilities, and the governance structures that shape their lives.
He further reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working collaboratively with partners, civil society, and stakeholders to promote civic and political engagement. As the institution mandated with civic participation, the Ministry continues to operate under its guiding vision:
“South Sudan — a country where democracy is a way of life, and where political power is acquired through free and fair elections.”

He called on partners to join hands with the ministry on this course.

The constitution-making process is a cornerstone of democracy and good governance. It is crucial that all citizens actively advocate for and participate in the drafting of the forthcoming permanent constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, as it is key to addressing the country’s persistent governance challenges.

A strong constitution establishes a clear separation of powers, fostering institutions robust enough to oversee and balance power, as opposed to having individuals controlling institutions.

It is imperative that the citizens of South Sudan take an active role in shaping the permanent constitution. This is the only path to building a nation that truly reflects the aspirations of its people.

In this spirit, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, in partnership with Oxfam, organized a three-day workshop on the constitution-making process for civil servants, women's groups, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders. Held from October 1-3, 2024, the workshop was facilitated by experts from the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC), the National Elections Commission (NEC), and the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA).

Last week (May 21-23), MPA concluded a week long women leadership and political skills enhancement workshop for women and Men in National Parliament, Political parties, CSOs and other influential groups. The presentations touched on; women in politics and Gender in state Development, Leadership, campaign and communication skills, constitutional Making Process and Electoral Process. We had incredible facilitators and amazing participants who engaged at a high gear throughout the three days.

MPA is mandated to empower women in Leadership and politics.

Thanks to UNMISS for the financial support.

Talking to the State Members of Parliament of Unity State on thier oversight roles and the mandates of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

I am enjoying the hospitality here. Thank you to the State Governor-Joseph Monytuil and the State Assembly Leadership gor the hospitality.

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The National Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has just concluded a week long Induction training for Eastern Equatoria State Legistive Assembly after having covered the samenin Warrap, Wau and Yambio. Once all the states are all covered, it is expected that the legislative institutions accross the country will be fairly equipped to deliver thier oversight mandates to support the implementation the R-ARCSS and the extended Road Map.

Thanks to the UNDP the support

Pleased to have successfully concluded a three days Induction Training to the WES Legistive Assembly Members tackling on thier oversight roles, linkages, ethincs and the general Legistive Businesses. The training is part of the on going Legistive workshop series being conducted by the National Ministy of Parliamentary Affairs with support from the UNDP for the support.

The National Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs(MPA) continues its efforts to enhance the capacity of the Legislature in the Republic of South Sudan. Any knowledge gained is a treasure.

This morning, we had another opportunity to kick off a three days' induction training for the Western Bahr El Gazal State Members of Parliament -Wau. The training is part of MPA's Legistive Worshop Series aimed at Enhancing the capacity of the Legislature and Legistive Business in the Republic of South Sudan.

The opening was graced by the National Minister of Parliamentary Affairs- Hon. Nawai Mary Martin, the Governor of WBG State Sarah Cleto, the leadership of WBG State Assembly Under Rt Hon Mahammedeen among other senior State Officials of WBG State.

A pose for photos with Hon Minister of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Mary Nawai Martin, the facilitators and participants after a successful conclusion of capacity building on Legislative Business and Gender Mainstreaming to Woman Caucas of the Revitalised Transitional National Legislature. With fascinating facilitators both National and experts, I was impressed by the active participation of the participants. Objective achieved.

Determined to building an effective legislative systems in the Republic of South Sudan.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA) in its Legistive Worshop Series is pleased to have today Kicked off a Two days' Capacity Building workshop on Legistive Business & Gender Mainstreaming of the Women Caucus of the Revitalised Transitional National Legislature (RTNL). The workshop will cover all the women MPs in the RTNL with the aim of building the capacity of Women legislators to be able to effectively discharge thier constitutional oversight mandates. We Thank the MInister of Gender Child and Social Welfare Hon Aya Benjamin Warille for he great Opening remarks.

The Ministry is grateful to the UNDP and UN Women for thier support without which this wouldn't have been made possible.

The National Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA) today with support from the UNDP organised a one day capacity Building workshop to 20 Members of Council of States and 5 Parliamentary Staff of the Council on the Drafting of a Private Member's Bill's as a way of enhancing the legislative capacity of the legislators to perform thier legislative functions effectively.