South Sudanese organisation I-WIN promotes women’s financial independence
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Maghreb Emergent
Illustrative image · Christina Morillo · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe Paris Peace Forum, held for two days at the Palais de Chaillot, highlighted the work of South Sudanese organisation I-WIN, which puts women at the centre of its activities. Its executive director, Immaculate Aciro, presented a programme for protection, access to essential services and economic empowerment in conflict zones, according to Maghreb Émergent.
I-WIN, a South Sudanese civil society organisation led by women, is developing a programme combining protection, access to essential services and economic independence for women living in areas affected by conflict, its executive director Immaculate Aciro told Maghreb Émergent during the Paris Peace Conference. The organisation operates in particular in Twic County, Warrap State.
With financial support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, I-WIN implemented a four-month project in Twic entitled “Women-led resilience centres to ensure essential services in conflict situations”. The programme covers health, education, access to justice and transitional justice, according to Immaculate Aciro.
The organisation also trains women in income-generating activities, including pottery making. Immaculate Aciro considers access to their own resources a means of reducing financial dependence, which can increase women’s vulnerability to domestic violence, according to Maghreb Émergent.
The Paris Peace Conference ended after two days of discussions devoted to crises, conflicts and initiatives in favour of stability. I-WIN presented its activities there among women living in communities affected by conflict in South Sudan.
