SOUTH SUDAN: UN OFFICIAL URGES KEY ROLE FOR WOMEN IN DRAFTING NEW CONSTITUTION

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SOUTH SUDAN: UN OFFICIAL URGES KEY ROLE FOR WOMEN IN DRAFTING NEW
CONSTITUTIONNew York, May 7 2013 1:00PMWomen must play a greater
role in South Sudan's political life, from drawing up the country's
constitution to translating it into law, a United Nations official has
urged, as the African nation prepares to draft its first legal
framework.

In a statement marking the opening of a UN-backed women's national
conference on constitutional development held in the South Sudanese
capital of Juba, Raisedon Zenenga, the Deputy Special Representative
(Political) for the UN Mission there (UNMISS),
<"http://unmiss.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=3465&ctl=Details&mid=6047&ItemID=1426137&language=en-US">stressed
that the current generation of South Sudanese women had a unique
opportunity to contribute directly to the country's development.

"Writing a constitution is a key aspect in nation building. A nation
comes together through shared values and aspirations," said Mr.
Zenenga yesterday, as he noted that it would be in the constitution
that "these values and aspirations are defined."

The week-long conference, organized by the South Sudan Women General
Association and the National Democratic Institute, with support from
UNMISS, brings together women representatives from all 10 states of
South Sudan as they discuss and lay down recommendations for the
drafting of the country's new constitution.

Mr. Zenenga said the meeting provided "a vital opportunity" for South
Sudan's National Constitutional Review Commission to take "serious
note" of concerns raised by organizations promoting the role and
rights of women in society and emphasized that UNMISS would also
support the participation of women in political and decision making
through political, technical and logistical support.

The role of women in the country is a growing issue of concern for the
UN mission there amid continuing inter-communal violence which
regularly threatens civilians, including large numbers of women and
children.

Last month, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hilde F.
Johnson told journalists in Juba that UNMISS was dedicated to
enforcing the rights of women, children and the elderly who, she said,
were "particularly vulnerable and need protection."

"Your diversity is what constitutes the make-up of your country; it is
what makes South Sudan great," Ms. Johnson said. "It should be the
glue that holds you together, not a force of division."

In his message yesterday, Mr. Zenenga similarly underscored the
importance of gender inclusion in fostering South Sudan's
constitutional development, particularly in a country so divided by
ethnic and tribal loyalties.

"South Sudanese President Salva Kiir affirmed that every person,
regardless of ethnicity, gender, education, status or wealth, has the
right to voice opinions on the constitution's evolving text," Mr.
Zenenga continued, adding that the African country's constitution
would ultimately "become stronger through participation."May 7 2013
1:00PM
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