South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) is a non-profit, non-political civil society network that is identified by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) with the registration number 2284. It is a coalition of civil society organizations and individuals working to protect promotion of human rights in South Sudan.
SSHRDN was established as an independent entity partnering with international and regional Human Rights Power Houses. Amongs them include the Ugandan based Pan African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRDN) and DefendDefenders.
South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) is a non-profit, non-political civil society network that is identified by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) with the registration number 2284. It is a coalition of civil society organizations and individuals working to protect and promote human rights in South Sudan.
SSHRDN was established as an independent entity partnering with international and regional Human Rights Power Houses. Among them include the Ugandan based Pan African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRDN) and DefendDefenders.
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Evidence‑based campaigns and partnerships to raise awareness and drive change for human rights in South Sudan.
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Main: +211 923 849 595
Admin: +211 926 222 591
Head of Secretariat: +211 926 222 596
Distribution of participants across programme areas (total = 100%).
SSHRDN builds the capacity of its members to manage their personal and organizational security. READ MORE
SSHRDN works to provide rapid and emergency response support to HRDs within its membership. READ MORE
SSHRDN conducts periodic research and uses the findings to carry evidenced based advocacy on the situation of Human Rights Defenders in South Sudan. READ MORE
Without the generosity of our donors, we would not be able to undertake our campaigns to challenge corruption through protecting and defending the human rights across South Sudan.
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We currently have a membership of over 60 organizations from the States within the country with many more looking forward to join.
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Without the generosity of our donors, we would not be able to undertake our campaigns to challenge corruption through protecting and defending the human rights across South Sudan.
Donate now through PayPal with the button below:
SSHRDN was established as an independent entity partnering with international and regional Human Rights Power Houses. Our donors and allies include the European Union, SDC, Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and strategic partners DefendDefenders, AfricanDefenders, Civil Rights Defenders, Nonviolent Peaceforce, and Pax for Peace. Donations are always objectively procured to ensure SSHRDN's independence and impartiality.
Strategy & Governance SSHRDN Launches Strategic Plan 2025‑2029 to Strengthen Human Rights Protection Across South Sudan 📅 April 15, 2026 📍 Juba, South Sudan ✍️ SSHRDN Communications Juba, South Sudan
The collaboration between South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) and Civil Rights Defenders (CRD) has proffer significant progress in strengthening SSHRDN’s professional capabilities during the recent months of 2023.
Juba, November 29th 2023, Amidst the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, our focus shifts to the unsung champions driving the pursuit of peace and human rights in
James Bidal, the National Coordinator of SSHRDN, stated that today they were commemorating International Youth Day, a day of significant importance. As members of the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders
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