CIPAD WITH SUPPORT FROM UNDP HAS CONDUCTED A PUBLIC SENSITISATION WORKSHOP ON THE COMMISSION FOR TRUTH, RECONCILIATION AND HEALING (CTRH) IN WATHMUOK BOMA OF WATHMUOK PAYAM IN AWEIL SOUTH COUNTY, NORTHERN BAHR EL GHAZAL STATE ON 20TH MAY 2022.
In order to enhance public awareness on the commission for truth, reconciliation and healing (CTRH) as stipulated in Chapter 5 of the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), CIPAD successfully conducted a public sensitization workshop on the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH) in Wathmuok Boma of Wathmuok Payam in Aweil South County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state on 23rd June 2022 under the theme: ”Towards Trauma Healing and Reconciliation”.
The awareness workshop was attended by 30 (14 females) stakeholders invited from State, county, Payam and Boma which include women, youths, CSOs, religious leaders, traditional leaders (Chiefs), police, army, community psychosocial support group members, Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), Ministry of Peace-building, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Commission; and members of Local Peace Committees.
The awareness workshop focused on
- Community briefing on the commission of truth, Healing and Reconciliation (including establishment of CTRH as stipulated in R-ARCSS)
- Mandate and functions of the CTRH
- CTRH Personnel and their appointment procedures
- Rights of victims and witnesses of violence
- Highlight importance of the CTRH in promoting healing and reconciliation in communities in Aweil South County particularly Wathmuok Payam.
During the discussions, some participants were asking for the immediate formation of CTRH to expedite the provision of healing and reconciliation in communities in Aweil South County particularly, we really want it work as soon as possible if this is what is in the Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, Paramount chief concluded. Other participants were having reservation about the implementation of this CTRH because of the delay in the implementation of the peace agreement.
To conclude, participants thanked UNDP and Sweden for their support. Participants promised to educated other community members on the knowledge gained during awareness sessions especially their constituencies or members of their respective groups where they were invited.
The awareness workshop was technically and financially supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sweden.
