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Posted by Sophia Jones-Mwangi on July 8th, 2011
I have been at the IRC office in Juba for three days and there is excitement in the air as South Sudan prepares to celebrate its independence as a nation tomorrow. Here's what some of my Sudanese colleagues had to say about what independence means to them. more »
Posted in Africa, South Sudan | Tags: refugees, South Sudan, Sudanese refugees, Sudan, humanitarian aid | 1 Comments
Posted by Susan.Purdin on July 6th, 2011
As an American, I’ve enjoyed many Fourth of July celebrations, from my hometown near Fresno, California to New York City, when I worked at the headquarters of the IRC, and towns and cities in-between. But this year, along with my colleagues here in Juba, I am looking forward to the Ninth of July. more »
Posted in Post conflict, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: South Sudan, Sudan, July 9 | 1 Comments
Posted by George.Rupp on July 1st, 2011
We are keeping our fingers crossed, hoping for a smooth and peaceful beginning for South Sudan, which is scheduled to gain independence as a nation on July 9. But troubles persist in the state of South Kordofan, in north Sudan. more »
Posted in Post conflict, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: refugees, peace, South Sudan, conflict, Sudan, independence, Southern Kordofan, Nuba Mountains |
Posted by Elisabeth.Roesch on March 8th, 2011
Margot Wallström’s open style, hands-on attitude and good sense of humor are refreshing for one of the most powerful women in the UN. Not to mention, critically important tools for someone whose job is to confront one of the toughest and most important challenges of our time: rape in conflict. more »
Posted by The.IRC on February 21st, 2011
World-renowned supermodel Alek Wek is also an active supporter of humanitarian causes. "I know what refugees go through and I truly believe that we should be able to stand up and say something," she says. more »
Tags: refugees, South Sudan, Southern Sudan, Sudanese refugees, conflict, Sudan, war, Alek Wek |
Posted by Sophia Jones-Mwangi on January 11th, 2011
Today I waited in a line for five hours. I’ve never waited in line for that long – ever! But this was different. I decided to spend the morning with a friend and IRC colleague, Pasquale Ongwen, as he joined millions of others in Sudan to vote in an historic referendum on self-determination. more »
Posted in Peace, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: aid workers, humanitarian, peace, referendum, Southern Sudan |
Posted by The.IRC on January 11th, 2011
The IRC's Susan Purdin is featured in a segment of the PBS program “Need to Know” about Southern Sudan’s independence referendum and the efforts of Salva Dut, a one-time 'Lost Boy', to help rebuild his homeland. more »
Posted in South Sudan | Tags: refugees, humanitarian, Lost Boys of Sudan, news, PBS |
Posted by The.IRC on January 9th, 2011
Today -- January 9, 2011 -- Southern Sudan is holding a referendum in which its people will decide whether to remain part of a united Sudan, Africa's largest nation, or to secede and become the world's newest independent country. Whatever the outcome, Southern Sudan faces major long-term challenges. more »
Posted in South Sudan | Tags: development, humanitarian, referendum, Southern Sudan, conflict |
Posted by Sophia Jones-Mwangi on January 6th, 2011
I enjoy spending time with other moms, chatting about life, kids and work. I never thought I would have the opportunity to do this during my recent trip for the IRC to Northern Bahr El Ghazal. But I did. more »
Posted in Health, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: children, aid workers, health, humanitarian, Malaria, Southern Sudan, conflict, diarrhea and pneumonia | 1 Comments
Posted by The.IRC on January 6th, 2011
Southern Sudan, emerging from 20 years of civil war that cost 2 million lives, is one of the least developed regions in the world, and yet it is likely to become the newest country on the planet. more »
Posted in Advocacy, Africa, South Sudan | Tags: anna husarska, humanitarian, Southern Sudan, news, conflict, quoted |
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