The prolonged conflict since December 2013 between government and SPLA-IO, has led to forced displacement of civilians into the Sobat Corridor, Upper Nile state. Continued aggression by both parties and insecurity due to inter-communal conflict over grazing land & cattle raids expose women and children to protection risks such as GBV, forced child recruitment & the risk of separation (unaccompanied and separated minors, UASMs). Humanitarian actors also face difficulties in delivering aid due to access constraints, limited coordination etc.

To reduce violence and increase the safety and security of civilians in conflict-affected areas of the Sobat Corridor.

• Host community and IDPs living along the Sobat River Corridor
• NGOs working in the area

• Deter imminent threats of violence against civilians
• Increase the protective capacity of  communities
• Prevent, reduce & effectively respond to child protection issues
• Reduce the prevalence of GBV in communities
• Improve protection mainstreaming and coordination in humanitarian responses

Risultati principali attesi:  

• Improved safety of all vulnerable groups in the Sobat Corridor,
• Conflict mitigation mechanisms utilized
• Communities’ protective capacity enhanced
• Support to vulnerable children provided
• Strengthened capacity of existing local structures to adequately respond to child protection concerns
• Community led GBV protection plans in place
• Protection mainstreaming activities & trainings conducted

GOAL, UN agencies, WFP, NGOs, Local authorities.

Fase 1 16.03.2016 - 30.04.2017   (Completed)