Child Rights Governance

Members of the children's parliament from 8 schools in Juba, including those from Maban and government officials discuss ways of addressing climate change that affects service delivery in South Sudan.

Maban, South Sudan – In South Sudan, floods are a chronic and acute problem during rainy season. Historically, flooding in Maban happens every year at different intensities, often submerging villages and destroying shelters, WASH facilities, education activities, roads, and airstrips. The floods in Maban are caused mainly by heavy rains from the neighboring Ethiopian highlands. On average, two days after it rains in Ethiopian highlands, the floods into Maban.

Strengthening the recommendations through the Action Plan is to ensure government agencies incorporate and domesticate UNCRC into South Sudan laws and policies

Participapants pose in a group photo during the consultative meeting at Grand Hotel Juba. Photo: Tito Justin/Save the Children