2661: International Women's Day: Oluwaseun Okediran, Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor for Save the Children
9m Mar 11, 2024
9m
2660: The 6th EACO Regional E-Waste Workshop on Sustainable E-waste Management: Director General of the National Communication Authority, Napoleon Adok Gai
16m Mar 11, 2024
16m
2659: Roundtable: Options for ending the transitional period from Civil Society perspective
With nearly 9 monthly to the Elections in accordance with the Roadmap, the parties to the RTGoNU as well as the other political parties outside the GoNU are bracing themselves for the December 2024 elections while already they are into pre-election preparations. The technical Commissions meant to prepare elections namely the NEC, PPC, NCRC and Nation Bureau of Static are into their works after ...
1hr 47m Mar 09, 2024
1hr 47m
2658: Generations of women leaders in Warrap State: Researcher's Perspective
In the last of our five part series of women researchers, Mary Adut Achiek gives us an insight into women leaders in Warrap State where she did her research. She tells the real life stories of women who are tasked with leadership roles. Women leaders in Warrap are navigating cultural sensibilities that have a specific lace for a woman, and pushing the boundaries on the progressive roles that wo...
17m Mar 08, 2024
17m
2658: DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: The role of parliamentarians
Gabriel Joseph Shadar (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063761798019&__cft__[0]=AZXcAzqAERxdhI7pPfh9CETlaut8H9vQj5s-LzhlemgvXqrtxB0FvM60POvn67vrZ7rWj9oRZJhkPgZiFL4lw_EFRdsWzBF7cvkOJEzGFiOpYRWn5ApVydK4Ecv7dEzv56G3zzepBEQZw50FQ8dk1jnX0q_qsL5LiegVbC4Y8TijJ71QrzQ1gLm4wO-08_eIIMA&__tn__=-]K-R) is focusing on the parliament’s responsibility to ensure that the laws of the land are well execu...
47m Mar 07, 2024
47m
2657: Arts and Culture among Murle Women in Greater Pibor
In our series of phenomenal women in South Sudan ahead of the International Women's Day #IWD2024, we feature early-career researchers who seek knowledge about the lives of ordinary South Sudanese. In this episode, Elizabeth Kongkong's research takes us to Greater Pibor where she sought to understand how Murle women express themselves artistically to tell the stories of their lives.
11m Mar 07, 2024
11m
2656: Researching Harmful Cultural Practices - Girl Child Blood Compensation Among the Lotuko
Charity Bangbe Ladu is part of the South Sudan Women Researchers' Network and her work focuses on the girl child bloodd compensation practice among the Lotuko in Eastern Equatoria. Her work details the practice in a nuanced way, seeking answers to tough questions on the gendered nature of the practice, the long term impact of the practice on women and the efforts to challenge subjecting women t...
11m Mar 06, 2024
11m
2655: Farming and researching mushrooms as a business: Proscovia James
In a series of women who are making a difference in South Sudan, we focus on an enterprising researcher, Proscovia Mungasa James. Proscovia's practice based research takes her from her mushroom enterprise to addressing how women in South Sudan can use local resources to earn a living through farming as a business. In the context of International Women's Day, Proscovia, a receipient of the South...
15m Mar 05, 2024
15m
2655: Women Leaders: Producing Local Knowledge, Understanding Communities
We spotlight women who are helping us understand the diverse lives of South Sudanese through research. Marlin John Serefino delves into traditional healing and spirituality among the Faratit communities of Western Bahr El Ghazal. She speaks about how community members negotiate the tensions between different faiths and cultural changes while remaining rooted in their traditional practices and b...
13m Mar 04, 2024
13m
2654: International Women's Day: The European Union Support for South Sudan Women Researchers
The European Union Delegation in Juba is supporting the South Sudan Women Researchers Network through the Rift Valley Institute. Lothar Jaschke, the Head of Political Section, and Noemi Szokol, the Programme Manager at the European Union tell Radio Miraya that including the perspectives of women in research improves the quality of research. They speak about the various women' empowerment progra...
9m Mar 04, 2024
9m
2653: ROUNDTABLE: Political Parties' Positions on Elections
Different political parties in South Sudan have been stating their positions regarding the upcoming elections. According to peace monitors R-JMEC, the six-year period of the Agreement marks the longest period of relative peace, inclusivity and stability since South Sudan got its independence in 2011. Elections are intended to terminate the transitional process and usher in a democratically elec...
1hr 48m Mar 02, 2024
1hr 48m
2652: International Wheelchair Day: An accessible environment for all in South Sudan
It's International Wheelchair Day. The day is important for millions of wheelchair users around the world because their lives would be very difficult without wheelchairs. This day provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of wheelchair users to the society and emphasize and embrace an accessible environment. Savia Juan from Girls Education South Sudan...
7m Mar 01, 2024
7m
2652: International Zero Discrimination Day: Stigma remains the biggest challenge in fight against HIV/AIDS
On the International Zero Discrimination Day, the South Sudan HIV/AIDs Commission says stigma remains one of the biggest challenges in fight against the disease. Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on 1 March each year by the United Nations and other international organizations. The day aims to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout the member states of the U...
25m Mar 01, 2024
25m
2651: Professor James Ukuk: Reflections on the four years of RTGoNU in South Sudan
The South Sudan Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) is in its 4 years and possibly its final leg as elections are expected in December 2024. Professor James Ukuk tells Radio Miraya's Sani Martin that there has been relative calm as the capital city Juba and the capitals of other States has experienced stability. He says the economic activity has attracted people to th...
29m Feb 29, 2024
29m
2651: Democracy in Action: The constitution making process in South Sudan
In this episode, host Sani Martin and the guests are discussing the constitution-making and the participation of the citizens in the process. The South Sudan permanent constitution must outlive ARCSS, set procedures for national affairs, lessen ethnic tensions, establish democracy and promote home-grown governance process. Where are we with the process? The guests are Dr. Richard K. Mulla, lega...
43m Feb 29, 2024
43m
2651: What is Your Message for Peace? Emerging Narratives of Peace in South Sudan
The Sant'Egidio peace project under the Rome Initiative funded by Government of Canada is engaging young people in South Sudan in promoting peace. The South Sudan Council of Churces and Anataban are some of the local partners that are engaging young people in changing the narratives through dialogues. The youth focused dialogues are tackling the contemporary challenges of South Sudanese youth a...
20m Feb 29, 2024
20m
2650: Resilience Organization in partnership with UNFPA transcribe books into braille at Rajaf Centre
Resilience Organisation working with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have transcribed textbooks to the braille format for teachers at the Rajaf Educational Centre. CEO of Resilience Organization Kevina Abalo tell Radio Miraya that they are running inclusive sexual and reproductive rights awareness programmes that provide information to people with disabilities in accessible formats.
13m Feb 28, 2024
13m
2649: Keeping South Sudan Children in Class: WFP's School Feeding Programme
The UN World Food Programme (WFP)'s School Feeding Project targeting 400 000 children is providing local nutritious meals to school children and keeping the classes going on. The WFPs Aachal Chand who is Head of Nutrition and School Feeding and Kenyi Kennedy, Programme Associate School Feeding Programme tell Radio Miraya that access to education in places where there is food insecurity also pro...
12m Feb 27, 2024
12m
2648: International Mother Language Day: Focusing on South Sudan's Local Languages in Education
On this year's International Mother Language Day, UNESCO emphasizes the importance of mother tongue in enabling effective learning. The mother tongue  day was commemorated under the theme  “Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning.” We speak to Becu Thomas, the National Professional Officer for Culture at UNESCO South Sudan on how the country can promote the use of local...
12m Feb 23, 2024
12m
2647: The Spotlight. Chukwuemeka Romeo
47m Feb 22, 2024
47m
2646: The Spotlight. Samuel Cherinet
36m Feb 22, 2024
36m
2645: Public Service introduces reforms towards transparency and efficiency
The Ministry of Public Service and Human Plan Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Planning are working together to implement a number of civil service reforms to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in the public service in line with international practices. Part of the reforms in the pipeline is a modern Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) with a biom...
48m Feb 22, 2024
48m
2644: UNMISS and RDAA Implement a Project Addressing Conflict Related Sexual Violence
Guests: - Albert Zingorani - Deputy Director of the Rural Development Action Aid - Sheila Keetharuth - Senior Women’s Protection Advisor at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
13m Feb 21, 2024
13m
2643: MBS. CARE International: Women Lead in Emergencies Project
Guest:  Ceaser Lupai - Gender in Emergencies Project Manager Juliet Lucka - Beneficiary
13m Feb 21, 2024
13m
2642: Women for Development Organization: Toward Reducing Bride Prize Campaign
Guests: -  Mariam Doru Charity Andrew -  Mariam Kiden
14m Feb 20, 2024
14m
2641: The Spotlight: Erlan Bakiev
48m Feb 19, 2024
48m
2640: Roundtable: The Role of MPs in Steps Being Taken to End South Sudan’s Conflict During Their Recess
Guests: - Joseph Ngeṛe Paciko, MP, SPLM Party list, National Legislative Assembly from Mundri West County WES. - Chaguor Ater Bol, MP SPLM-IO, Tonj East County Warrap State. - Bol Duop Nyuot MP, SSOA Walgak Constituency Akobo County Jonglei state.
1hr 53m Feb 17, 2024
1hr 53m
2639: UNICEF Young Reporters: Access to Education for South Sudan Children
Guests: - Agot Alier - Wisdon Wieu
21m Feb 16, 2024
21m
2638: World Radio Day: BBC Media Action taking radio to unreachable communities in South Sudan
There are places in South Sudan that still do not have access to radio stations because of lack of transmission equipment that covers them. The BBC Media Action is doing something about this. The organization is taking radio to these areas through its community outreach programme. From radio dramas to listening group discussions, the BBC Media Action tackles important issues that in South Sudan...
18m Feb 13, 2024
18m
2637: NW. The Fight against the Recruitment and Use of Children by Armed Forces and Groups
Guests: 1. Omer Sharafdin – CE State Director for Social Welfare 2. Col Kuol Mayen -CE State Technical Committee member on Child protection 3. Jane Juan Simon- UNMISS Child Protection Officer
45m Feb 12, 2024
45m
2636: MBS. Rasha Ebrahim: A Traveler and Photographer Touring South Sudan
Guest: Rsha Embrahim - Traveler and Photographer
9m Feb 12, 2024
9m
2636: Red Hand Day: The Use of Child Soldiers and Advocating For Their Rights
Guests: - Oluku Andrew Holt - National Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission, the NDDRC - Xiao Kang who - Child Protection Officer at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
13m Feb 12, 2024
13m
2635: The Spotlight: Nicholas Tamatey
Guest: Nicholas Tamatey - Supply Chain Assistant in UNMISS
38m Feb 08, 2024
38m
2634: Challenges Hindering the Path to Achieving Lasting Peace in South Sudan.
Guest: Moses John - Executive Director of the Organization Nonviolence and Development
38m Feb 07, 2024
38m
2633: The Eight National Unity Day 2024 “Sport for Peace and Social Cohesion”
This year, the National Unity Day Sports events has brought together about 284 under-17 participants, both boys and girls to compete in football, volleyball, athletics and Boru Boru games. The aim is to promote peace and Social Cohesions through sports. For the last 8 years, the program has been implemented by the national ministry of culture youth and sports with the support of Japan Internati...
48m Feb 02, 2024
48m
2632: Neglected Tropical Diseases burdening South Sudan's weak health delivery system
South Sudan has up to 19 of the 21 diseases classified as Neglected Tropical Diseases by the World Health Organization. The country has limited health facilities and they are faced with a shortage of workers. Neglected Tropical Diseases are mostly found in remote areas that have no access to health facilities. Yak Yak Bol is the Director for Preventive Chemotherapy and Neglected Tropical Diseas...
15m Feb 01, 2024
15m
2631: UNICEF's Lologo/Juba Water Supply project to provide clean water to over 100 000 residents
UNICEF has implemented the "Lologo/Juba Water Supply Project" in the southern part of the capital. This project has the potential to provide water to approximately 100,000 people in the Juba IDP camps and vulnerable host communities on the outskirts of Juba City.  The project is funded from the Government of Germany through the German Development Bank KfW. UNICEF South Sudan's WASH Specialist, ...
13m Jan 31, 2024
13m
2630: Nationwide. CEPO: Executive Director Meets with Political Leaders of South Sudan
Guest: Edmund Yakani - Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization
44m Jan 30, 2024
44m
2629: Political Parties Council Announces the Start of Political Party Registration
 | UNMISS continues to support the government and people of South Sudan in their peace and nation building efforts. Last week the move by the Political Parties Council to announce the start of political party registration signified a concrete step in the democratic transition process –as the country prepares for its first post-independence elections in December 2024. Chief of Political Affairs ...
9m Jan 30, 2024
9m
2628: Roundtable: The National Constitution Making Process in Perspective
The constitution-making process will be a people-led process, that will be done in three stages: 1.       Civic education and public consultations 2.       Convening of a national constitutional conference where representatives of all sectors of society deliberate the first draft. 3.       Legislative Stage. The text will be presented to the Constituent Assembly to approve final text before ...
2hr Jan 27, 2024
2hr
2627: Nationwide: FARE Approach to Improve South Sudan's Food Systems and Security
Guests: Violet Nyando - FARE facilitator/ Agriculture and Rural Innovations Expert Nancy Lumeit - FARE coordinator in South Sudan/ Farmer and Agro-economist
46m Jan 26, 2024
46m
2626: National Unity Day: Ministry of Youth and Sports with partners is hosting an event
Guest: - Edward Satimo Yogo - General Director in the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
9m Jan 26, 2024
9m
2625: Water bowser tanks purchase proposal misplaced - Dr Lual Acuek Deng
The government's economic cluster led by VP Wani Igga is proposing to purchase $9 million water bowser trucks. Dr Lual Acuek Deng of the Ebony Centre for Policy Analysis says this is unbudgeted for and it is not within the mandate of the national government. He tells the Miraya Breakfast Show that it is the mandate of the local authority, the Juba City Council.
14m Jan 25, 2024
14m
2624: Child Protection Capacity Building Workshop
Guests: - Chaplain Khamis Edwar - SSPDF Child Protection - Oluku Andrew Holt - NDDRC - Xiao Kang - UNMISS Child Protection Unit
18m Jan 25, 2024
18m
2624: Inter-university Debate Championships
Guest: Mabile James Madit - University of Juba
11m Jan 25, 2024
11m
2623: KALAMNESWAN: Combatting sexual violence and abuse in South Sudan
KALAMNESWAN: Sexual violence and abuse. How do we keep our communities safe? The Sexual and Gender Based Violence and Equal Rights to Health, a programme run by the National Transformation Leadership in the University of Juba in collaboration with Lund University in Sweden seeks to extend the knowledge of sexual rights. Lucia John is in conversation with: 1. Lucky Gloria Ambrose - Associate Cli...
43m Jan 24, 2024
43m
2622: International Day of Education: Promoting Girls' Education in South Sudan
The Girls Education South Sudan seeks to promote girls’ access to education in the country. The programme is a flagship of the United Kingdom’s contribution to development in South Sudan. Reducing dropouts and increasing the number of girls who is through to completion, the programme seeks to build the capacity of South Sudan to provide inclusive good quality education. Three guests joined the ...
28m Jan 24, 2024
28m
2621: UNMISS Child Protection Workshop in Juba
Guests: - Chaplain Khamis Edwar, SSPDF - Oluku Andrew Holt, NDDRC - Timothy Kulang, UNMISS Child Protection Unit
23m Jan 22, 2024
23m
2620: ROUNDTABLE: South Sudan status of roadmap and elections in focus
"Elections must go ahead as planned in December," says government spokesperson Minister Michael Makuei. Analysts say #SouthSudan (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/southsudan?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZXYFNhi_jQT7s6mcTdpUh7hPI6Qa6EzAl36sjBzlRkGFE5hWDT_WPb4I3o5ZpGeex2ANYuXiSlcY3wtL7NikemS21gKn1NXms7YLVnLWOe4ldViGZ5jHTx26tPchkSCsc1flaisQN-sn6g-ZLEyIAp9&__tn__=*NK-R) should seize this opportunity to co...
1hr 50m Jan 20, 2024
1hr 50m
2620: Saving and promoting local languages for future generations in South Sudan
The Ministry of Culture, Museums and National Heritage, in collaboration with UNESCO conducted a one-day conference of community and traditional leaders on the transmission of South Sudan Languages to the Future Generations. Sebit William is in conversation with Becu Thomas, the National Professional Officer for Culture at UNESCO South Sudan.
13m Jan 19, 2024
13m