NPC-SS concludes Two-day Workshop for C.E.S Parliamentarians

The workshop, held under the theme “Together we build a Pluralistic and Independent Media presence in South Sudan,” covered various topics including international and national legal frameworks for freedom of expression and media, limitations on freedom of expression, human rights, journalism ethics, safety of journalists (with a focus on female journalists), and digital safety.

During the closing session, Hon. Benjamin Satiro, representative of Male participants expressed gratitude to NPC-SS and UNESCO for organizing the training, emphasizing the relevance of the acquired knowledge. The female participants also appreciated the workshop, stating that it provided valuable insights they were previously unaware of.

The Chairperson of Information for CES TLA acknowledged the workshop’s benefits, requesting that similar trainings be extended to leaders at both the state and national levels.

Hon. Peter Wani, the speaker of CES TLA, expressed gratitude for the knowledge gained and urged NPC-SS and UNESCO to arrange further workshops and trainings outside the country to empower stakeholders and citizens of Central Equatoria State and South Sudan.

The workshop attended by about 30 parliamentarians, was highly productive and effective due to active participation from participants and the expertise of notable individuals such as Justice James Alala, Prof. Chaplain Kara, and others.