SSD, Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP): Community-based Protection and Peacebuilding
The intervention strengthens protection of civilians and civic space in South Sudan by empowering human rights defenders, journalists, and community protection teams to prevent violence and defend fundamental freedoms. Its focus is on skills building, direct protection, and coordinated advocacy. By progressively localising capacities and reinforcing national networks, the project, implemented by Nonviolent Peaceforce, pursues sustainability and contributes to peace and resilience in a fragile and volatile context.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Südsudan |
Konflikt & Fragilität Gouvernanz nothemedefined
Konfliktprävention
Menschenrechte (inkl. Frauenrechte) Medien & Informationsfreiheit |
01.11.2025
- 30.04.2028 |
CHF 722’000
|
- Andere internationale oder ausländische NGO Norden
- Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP)
-
Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Zivile Friedensförderung, Prävention und Lösung von Konflikten
Menschenrechte
Medien und freier Informationsfluss
Querschnittsthemen Konfliktreduktion
Projekt unterstützt auch Verbesserungen in der Partnerorganisation
Unterstützungsform Projekt- und Programmbeitrag
Projektnummer 7F11028
| Hintergrund | South Sudan remains fragile, with recurring violence, displacement and threats to civilians, HRDs and journalists and Community Protection Teams play a key role in conflict mitigation, making it essential to strengthen these mechanisms and connect them with state institutions to reduce violence and promote long-term stability. |
| Ziele | The overall goal of the intervention is to strengthen locally led protection of civilians and human rights mechanisms in South Sudan by empowering communities, especially youth and women, to prevent violence, promote inclusive governance, and build sustainable networks that advance peace, stability, and resilience. |
| Zielgruppen | The intervention targets human rights defenders, journalists, and Community Protection Teams, including women, men and youth, engaged in conflict prevention and early warning. It also targets vulnerable civilians in conflict-affected areas, including displaced populations in Juba and Bentiu IDP camps and communities affected by intercommunal violence. |
| Mittelfristige Wirkungen |
1. Enhanced capacity of HRDs, journalists, and CPTs to reduce violence and promote human rights. 2. Locally driven protection initiatives for HRDs, journalists, and civilians are sustained and expanded. 3. Networks and systems for civilian protection and human rights promotion are strengthened, connected, and increasingly recognised. |
| Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: Capacity building: Training for 150 human rights defenders/CSO members, 85 media representatives, and 240 youth on security, leadership, conflict prevention, and human rights. Locally driven protection initiatives: 28 community security meetings conducted. 72 protection services delivered. 30 conflict analyses carried out. Direct protection and support provided to at-risk HRDs, journalists, and victims of rights violations. Strengthened civil society networks: 5 active early warning and early response (EWER) mechanisms established. 2 referral pathways supported. 55 dialogues with authorities facilitated. 50,000 people reached through awareness and advocacy campaigns. 5 policy recommendations advanced to influence national and local governance. Resultate von früheren Phasen: Inclusive, community-led protection mechanisms foster local ownership and lasting peace. Ongoing mentorship and support enabled Community Protection Teams to operate independently and strengthen skills. Flexibility in planning ensured continuity during seasonal or unexpected challenges. Engaging men and boys alongside women and girls was essential to changing harmful norms and promoting gender equality. |
| Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
| Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Internationale oder ausländische NGO |
| Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren | Ministry of Justice, National Security Service, Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, South Sudan Human Rights Commission, Women- and youth-led organizations, Traditional leaders and local governance structures (e.g., local peace committees, customary justice mechanisms) |
| Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 722’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 0 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 1’140’000 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 2’981’450 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 9’500’000 |
| Projektphasen |
Phase 2 01.11.2025 - 30.04.2028 (Active) Phase 1 01.11.2022 - 31.01.2025 (Completed) |
