Abyei Youth Convention: Historic 4th Election Marks New Era for Youth Leadership

A young man in a blue suit casting his vote into a white ballot bucket during the Abyei Youth Convention election.

Home Democracy is not merely a concept we discuss in conference rooms; it is an action we take on the ground. Yesterday, January 4th, 2025, that action was vividly displayed in the Abyei Administrative Area. Witnessing a young leader cast a ballot as seen in the image above is a powerful testament to our generation’s […]

Upper Nile Youth Convention: SSNYU Heads to Malakal

SSNYU delegation members at Juba International Airport preparing to depart for the Upper Nile Youth Convention.

Home The engines are running at Juba International Airport (JIA) as the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) delegation departs for Malakal. We are on a critical mission to support the youth of Upper Nile. Supervising the Process The delegation is traveling to supervise the Upper Nile Youth Convention. Our presence is designed to ensure […]

Validating Our Voice: The 2025 Youth Representation Factsheet

Stakeholders and youth leaders gathering at the SSNYU and Markaz Al Salam factsheet validation session.

Home Markaz Al Salam, in close collaboration with the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) and with the support of Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), has successfully conducted a significant half-day Factsheet Validation Session. This gathering marks a crucial step forward for 2025. Reviewing Decision-Making The primary focus of this session was to review and validate […]

Strengthening Juba: SSNYU Meets City Leadership

SSNYU delegation and Juba City Council officials standing together after a strategic meeting.

Home Today, the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) took a decisive step toward a cleaner and safer capital. Chairperson Mr. Taban Paride Lokasmoi met with Juba City Mayor, HW Chris Swaka, and Deputy Mayor for Administration, HW Jennifer Yabu Lasuba, to align efforts on critical urban issues. The Agenda: Safety & Opportunity The leadership […]

Securing the Future: Advocating for the Students Welfare Fund Bill on Capital FM

Four youth advocates from SSNYU and Markaz Al Salam standing in the Capital FM radio studio in Juba after discussing the Students' Welfare Fund Bill.

Home The airwaves at Capital FM buzzed with a critical conversation today one that directly impacts the future of education in our nation. As part of our relentless drive to champion legislation that uplifts youth, women, and students, the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU), in partnership with Markaz Al Salam, took to the studio […]

SSNYU Congratulates Hon. Jackline Adut Deng Juac on Key Appointment

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Home The South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) extends its warmest congratulations to Hon. Jackline Adut Deng Juac on her well-deserved appointment as the Commissioner of Corporate Services at the South Sudan National Revenue Authority. The SSNYU deeply appreciates the Commissioner General for the trust bestowed upon Hon. Deng Juac, recognizing this appointment as a […]

UN-SSNYU Partnership: Charting a New Path for South Sudan’s Youth

eadership of South Sudan National Youth Union standing with representatives from UN agencies after a consultative meeting in Juba regarding youth priorities.

Home On the evening of March 3, 2025, a significant step forward was taken for the young people of our nation. The leadership of the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) convened a high-level consultative meeting with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator and key UN agencies in Juba. With representatives from UN Headquarters, […]

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