24 May 2013 - Educating lawmakers in the rights of vulnerable persons, UNMISS concluded a two day workshop today in the Upper Nile capital of Malakal.
The training, which drew 46 parliamentarians, covered the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, South Sudan Transitional Constitution and Upper Nile State Constitution.
The workshop focused on rights of vulnerable groups indicated in constitutions as well the human rights protocols.
“We learned all protocols that were signed by the Republic of South Sudan .. related to Human rights, (and the) CEDAW Protocol … on eliminating discrimination against women,” said Chairperson for Gender and Social welfare Makiya Saned.
UNMISS State Coordinator Deborah Schein and Deputy Speaker of the House Chuol Dep Kir urged lawmakers to join efforts on issues related to human rights as specified in the Universal Declaration for Human Rights.
