The humanitarian sector is in a period of profound uncertainty. Long-standing assumptions about the scale, purpose and political foundations of international aid are being unsettled by deep funding cuts, sharpening …
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The humanitarian sector is in a period of profound uncertainty. Long-standing assumptions about the scale, purpose and political foundations of international aid are being unsettled by deep funding cuts, sharpening …
Read MoreThis research was conducted by Simon Richards and the CSRF. Field research was assisted by Ranga Gworo, Emmanuel Louis, Luka Madhieu Kuot and Gatyiee Gatjiek Liah Wuor. The research was …
Read MoreThis brief was written by Katharine Vincent, Job Eronmhonsele, Thomas Kibutu, Pacificah Okemwa, and Sarli Nana for the SPARC programme. This brief shares lessons from locally led action research on …
Read MoreThis blog by Emmanuel Louis, discusses conflict-sensitivity considerations for sequencing conservation investments in South Sudan amid widespread humanitarian needs. While humanitarian aid has been essential in sustaining lives and supporting …
Read MoreThe report discusses how Nuer people perceive crises, including climate change-induced crises. Using the notions of selfhood and vulnerability, the study found the centrality of “blood”, which links humans with …
Read MoreThis discussion paper was written by Nic Cheeseman and Arol Dut for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) South Sudan. The report explores the extent to which electoral systems are inclusive of women, youth, …
Read MoreThe report discusses the rumor about the Murle people’s infertility as a justification for child abduction. It found that the unsubstantiated myth has been used as an instrument to justify …
Read MoreThis research was conducted and the report written by Audrey Bottjen, Nelson Rombek Ezron, Ruei Hoth Gony, and the CSRF team. The Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility (CSRF) is approaching 10 …
Read MoreThis blog by Wani James Henry, a natural resources and sustainability expert, and The Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility (CSRF), highlights the significance of trees in Juba beyond the provision of …
Read MoreThis blog by Emmanuel Louis and the Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility (CSRF sets out to explore how localisation is understood in South Sudan. It highlights common misconceptions, and articulates a conflict-sensitive approach that places local leadership, community trust, and equitable partnerships at the centre of humanitarian action. The blog provides a set of conflict sensitivity considerations for further promoting localisation...
Read MoreThis brief assesses the situation of increased forced displacement from Western Equatoria to Western Bahr el Ghazal states following to the escalation of violence in Nagero County in September 2025. …
Read MoreThis Briefing Paper explores the state of the Nuer self-defence groups. Focusing on the White Army in Upper Nile and Jonglei, especially its structure and links with other military and …
Read MoreThis paper was written by Marie-Luisa Messerschmidt and Emelie Guth. This thesis explores how humanitarian organisations navigate and manage security issues in the conflict zones. Using case studies of three countries, including …
Read MoreThis blog examines dispute management among the Nuer of Geater Akobo. Focusing on the cattle compensation method, the blog finds that this decade-old approach remains the most credible and effective method for resolving disputes, with conflict-sensitive recommendations. The blog recommends that aid programming should integrate existing local systems, including cattle compensation, into its peacebuilding programme.
Read MoreThe report discusses the relationship between the socialisation of boys and the cattle-related violence in South Sudan. The report finds that the boys’ socialisation to defend their communities, their livelihoods, …
Read MoreThis paper discusses the role of symbolic communication in conflict and peace in South Sudan. Using the case study of Jur River and Wau Counties of South Sudan‘s Western Bar …
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