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Research report

Education-focused Gender Analysis Case Studies: Pibor and Juba, South Sudan

05/04/2019

1 documents

48 pages long

Languages: English

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This study was conducted with funding from the Danish International Development Agency (Danida) provided specifically to prepare for the launch of Oxfam education projects in Pibor and Juba in South Sudan. However, its findings will also be useful to the wider NGO community working in the country, with recommendations provided for the Government of South […]

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Research report

‘Born to be Married’: Addressing child, early and forced marriage in Nyal, South Sudan

18/02/2019

1 documents

46 pages long

Languages: English

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In South Sudan, early and forced marriage has many devastating consequences: it increases girls’ risk of death or complications during pregnancy and childbirth in a country with one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world; it is one of the primary reasons why 76% of South Sudanese girls are out-of-school; and it […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

Shining a Light: How lighting in or around sanitation facilities affects the risk of gender-based violence in camps

21/12/2018

10 documents

24 pages long

Languages: English, French

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Camps are places of refuge for people fleeing conflict and disaster, but they can be dangerous, especially for women and girls. In their first months, many camps rely on communal sanitation facilities – a quick and cost-effective way of meeting immediate needs and minimizing public health risks until a better solution can be developed. In […]

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Research report

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Post-Emergency Contexts: A study on establishing sustainable service delivery models

04/12/2018

1 documents

40 pages long

Languages: English

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Large-scale and complex emergencies often occur in countries where government institutions have weak coping capacity. They may struggle to deliver essential services routinely, even in non-emergency situations. This has serious implications for the way in which emergency water, sanitation and hygiene services are managed long-term and in the transition from emergency to post-emergency situations. UNHCR […]

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Campaign report

Protected and Powerful: Putting Resources and Decision Making Power in the Hands of Women in Conflict

16/10/2018

2 documents

27 pages long

Languages: English

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Evidence shows a strong link between gender equality and peace. Countries where women are empowered are vastly more secure. Helping women realize their rights in fragile countries helps prevent conflict and increases the likelihood of sustainable peace. This Oxfam Canada report examines the challenges women and girls face in conflict settings and recommends concrete actions […]

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Research report

Supporting sustainable water service delivery in a protracted crisis: Professionalizing community-led systems in South Sudan

27/04/2018

1 documents

24 pages long

Languages: English

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This report shares Oxfam’s experience with a water treatment plant community-led operator in Juba, South Sudan. It contributes to the debate on the role that communities can play in the process of managing water supply systems amid protracted crises. The report gives guidance on how to support professionalization of community services by providing business, governance […]

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Briefing note

Hungry for Peace: Exploring the links between conflict and hunger in South Sudan

28/02/2018

1 documents

12 pages long

Languages: English

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In December 2017, South Sudan marked four years of devastating conflict. Only a few months later, it has reached another critical point: more South Sudanese are hungry than ever before. While the February 2018 Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) does not declare famine, any classification of IPC 3 upwards means people need aid to […]

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Research report

Everything Except the Soil: Understanding wild food consumption during the lean season in South Sudan

30/10/2017

2 documents

28 pages long

Languages: English

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Wild plants are a critical part of the regular South Sudanese diet and become even more important during the lean season. This paper explores seasonal consumption patterns and recent significant changes in those patterns in Panyijar County, Unity State during the acute food crisis in 2017. It provides information on local preferences and health perceptions […]

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Case study

Improving Coordination through Mapping: Using GIS to map community boreholes in South Sudan

12/09/2017

1 documents

6 pages long

Languages: English

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In South Sudan, Oxfam has introduced the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to map water and sanitation facilities across conflict-hit Wau. This case study explains how this has enabled Oxfam and partners to better monitor and coordinate activities – and has the potential to maximize opportunities to develop sustainable water sources. See also the […]

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Evaluation report

Enabling Access to Non-Food Items in an Emergency Response: A review of Oxfam programmes

10/08/2017

1 documents

44 pages long

Languages: English

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The objective of this review is to get a better understanding of the extent and effectiveness of NFI distributions in Oxfam’s emergency responses. The findings of this review will be used to make recommendations for programme policy and guidance to maximize the impact of NFI distribution or alternatives in future responses.

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