{"id":71221,"date":"2026-08-11T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71221"},"modified":"2026-11-06T17:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:52:46","slug":"president-kiir-opens-splm-women-league-constitutional-conference-calls-for-stronger-womens-political-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71221","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Opens SPLM Women League Constitutional Conference, Calls for Stronger Women\u2019s Political Participation"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. This latest engagement reflects the government&#8217;s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan&#8217;s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, August 11, 2026 &mdash; President of the Republic, His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit has inaugurated the first SPLM Women League Constitutional Conference, calling on women in the ruling party to strengthen their political participation and mobilise for the country&rsquo;s upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>The conference, held under the theme &ldquo;Empowered Woman, Empowered Nation,&rdquo; brings together members of the SPLM Women League to review the League&rsquo;s constitution, strengthen its internal structures, and chart a clear path for women&rsquo;s participation in the party and the country&rsquo;s political process.<\/p>\n<p>In his address, President Kiir urged women to draw on their historic contribution to South Sudan&rsquo;s liberation struggle as they shape the future of the party and the nation.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As you embark on these important deliberations, you need to reflect on the historic role you played as women during our liberation struggle. Comrades, we have walked this journey together,&rdquo; President Kiir said.<\/p>\n<p>The President said the SPLM has consistently recognised the contribution of women to the liberation struggle and has demonstrated its commitment to advancing gender equality.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The SPLM has always valued women&rsquo;s participation in the struggle for the liberation of our country. We made history by clearly demonstrating that gender equality has always been a core focus of the SPLM party,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Kiir also highlighted government efforts to increase women&rsquo;s representation in public institutions, noting that the representation target for women in government appointments has been increased from 25 percent to 35 percent.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To remain consistent with our policies of women empowerment, we first provided 25 percent of women in government appointments, and we have raised this to 35 percent in order to achieve higher women representation,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>He urged delegates to use the constitutional conference to review and update the SPLM Women League&rsquo;s guiding principles, so they reflect the country&rsquo;s current political realities and the evolving role of women in national affairs.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In recognition of your historic role in the SPLM, your deliberations must focus on updating the SPLM Women&rsquo;s League key principles to match our current realities,&rdquo; President Kiir said.<\/p>\n<p>With elections approaching, the President called on the delegates to return to their respective states with a clear plan to mobilise and prepare women for active participation in the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I call upon you to go back to your respective states with a clear vision. Go and prepare women for the upcoming elections,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Kiir also directed SPLM Secretary-General Dr. Akol Paul Kordit to begin preparations for the party&rsquo;s third National Convention.<\/p>\n<p>The conference is expected to provide a platform for the SPLM Women League to review its constitution and internal structures, strengthen women&rsquo;s participation in party affairs, and prepare women for the political and electoral processes ahead.<\/p>\n<p>The gathering also underscores the SPLM&rsquo;s stated commitment to ensuring that women play a stronger role in shaping the party&rsquo;s future and South Sudan&rsquo;s political development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:30px 0; padding:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #0f172a); border-radius:8px; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"color:white; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:15px;\"><strong>Stay Connected with Juba Global News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#DC2626; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\u25b6 Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#1E40AF; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\ud83d\udc4d Follow on Facebook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#aaa; font-size:12px; margin-top:15px;\">#JubaGlobal #SouthSudan #OfficeOfThePresident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. 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