Civil Society launches homegrown peace dialogue amid stalled processes
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, speaking on behalf of 13 citizen stakeholders who signed the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R- ARCSS) as witnesses, declared that civil society will take primary responsibility tomediate between the country’s political leaders. “South Sudan […]
Activist’s Call for Strong Digital Laws to Protect Women and Girls
Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, said online abuse targeting women has continued in silence for too long. Yakani urged the National Media Authority to issue a circular warning against such behavior. He said social media should be a platform that brings people together, not one that violates rights. Marina […]
Yakani welcomes denial, urges transparency on resettlement
A civil society activist has welcomed the government’s denial of media reports alleging a plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan. Speaking to Eye Radio on Wednesday, August 13, Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of CEPO, called for greater transparency on the issue, emphasizing that any foreign settlement plans should require parliamentary approval. […]
CEPO Conducts Three-day workshop in Bor on UN-CRPD Action Plan and Disability Bill, South Sudan
Bor (22 July 2025)-Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) organized a three-day workshop. Under the project, WE Are Able and a consortium of partners, ZOA-Dorcas, VNG & Light for the World. The workshop on the dissemination of the UNCRPD and the stakeholders’ coordination mechanism for its implementation of activities on disability inclusion in Livelihood, Food […]
CEPO Status of Women Initiative Concluded Two-Day Workshop to Enhance the Role of Women Human Rights Defenders in Political Participation
Juba -Status of Women Initiative Organized a two-day workshop, 24th—25th June 2025, supported by UNMISS Human Rights Division, the workshop discussed Women’s Rights Campaign under the theme: “Enhancing the roles of women human rights defenders in political participation”. The workshop brought 58 participants from various women’s organizations, institutions, women’s Leagues, Associations, groups, and National and State […]
CEPO Advocates for Disability Inclusion in South Sudan’s 2026 Elections
As South Sudan gears up for its long-awaited national elections set for December 2026, the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is calling on political leaders and electoral bodies to prioritise the inclusion and representation of persons with disabilities in the democratic process. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, emphasised the importance of meaningful participation […]
Lack of adherence from South Sudan Peace Partners to the Periodic Reports of RJMEC made the political transitional process not progressive
Juba 29th May, 2025: CEPO conducted desk review of the South Sudan parties political pledge for transitioning the situation from violence to peace. Our desk review was mainly focusing on parties’ compliances or non-compliance with RJMEC periodic reports for the period from 2019-2024 (6 years) on the status of R-ARCSS implementation. The desk review was for […]
Citizens’ Talks for Peace
“No Return to War” CEPO aims to empower citizens to demand political accountability. This campaign will run from 16th May to 9th July 20 South Sudan has been undergoing political armed deadly violence since 2013 without sustainable solutions due to high deficit in trust and confidence among the conflicting political and military leaders. Their differences have led some […]
CEPO Meets People of Japan Embassy in Juba
Juba, 12th March, 2025— Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) had the opportunity to meet with H.E. OYAMA Hiromoto, Deputy Head of Mission and Counsellor, together with TAKADA Kentaro, Second Secretary, Head of Political and General Affairs, and Mina Watanabe, Head of Economic and Cultural Affairs and Deputy Head of Political Affairs/Cooperation in the Embassy of […]
South Sudan Seeks Inspiration from China’s Rural Revitalization Efforts
Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has emphasized the potential benefits for South Sudan in adopting strategies utilized by China to revitalize its rural sectors. Yakani’s remarks follow a series of learning trips organized by the Chinese embassy in South Sudan, which allowed various South Sudanese experts to […]