Statement of South Sudan at the UNGA72

WPS Financing: “Realization of peace is greatly impeded with insufficient resources.”

Peacebuilding: “We strongly believe that 'peace is not a one day affair or event' For us and our friendly partners in peace, there is simply no other viable alternative than making peace. Nonetheless, realisation of peace takes time. [...] It requires our collective efforts, it is a consistent and persistent build up of positive steps towards achieving a world that we envision for the future generations in our country, in our continent and the world at large. [...] I wish also to highlight the important role that South Sudanese women continue to play as peace builders and custodians of these inter-communal peace initiatives.”

Civil Society: “The [Transitional Government] is spearheading grassroots intercommunal peace initiatives. [...] The Steering Committee is also engaging teams of resource persons who will go to all the states, counties, Payams and Bomas (localities) to organize meetings with representatives of the relevant groups to seek their views on the grievances held by their people, and to ensure that these are effectively addressed and corrected.”

Policy Coherence: “It is important to incentivise peace and stability through a balanced approach to development and embracing a new way of working.”

UNSC reform: “It is an urgent task to realize the reforms of the United Nations Security Council, since the current composition and function of the Security Council does not reflect the realities of the international community in the 21st century.”

Peacebuilding: “The direction of the way forward must be ‘South Sudanese-led’ and solutions ‘home grown’ if we are genuinely striving to achieve sustainable results.”