Advocacy for all women and girls in South Sudan
SSWIM is keen on the development of policies and support of approaches and work that leads to the management and the end of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in South Sudan. We recognize that South Sudanese women and girls bear the burden SGBV due to decades of social and economic exclusion , lack of education and poverty. All these negatively impact on the health of women, their children, families and communities at large.
Advocacy for gender equity in the healthcare sector in South Sudan
Women are important in the medical workforce in South Sudan but are widely under-represented in medicine and especially surgical specialties. There are very few women in senior clinical academic positions eg Deans of Medical Schools and in key medico-political roles. Structural changes are needed to ensure that medical women are retained within the workforce, achieve their personal potential, and effectively contribute to patient care.
SSWIM advocates for
Promotes the retention and recruitment of women doctors through retainer or return to work schemes and refresher sessions for those who may temporarily take a career break for family or child care reasons.
Improved opportunities for career progression.
Proper arrangements for continuing professional development for all doctors in all grades in specialties, encompassing both clinical and managerial skills.
Adequate infrastructural support for women doctors in hospitals like call rooms and nursing rooms for those who are lactating.
Mentorship for junior doctors.