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SSHRD NETWORK

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.

Who We Are

Defending Those Who
Defend Our Rights

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.

2015 Established
60+ Members
10 States
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SSHRDN workshop SSHRDN human rights defenders

What We Do

Emergency Response and Protection
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Emergency Response & Protection

Rapid support for HRDs at risk — legal aid, medical care, and psycho‑social services to ensure safety and resilience.

Protection Services
Capacity Building
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Capacity Building

Training on risk assessment, security management, and digital safety to empower defenders and their organizations.

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Research and Advocacy
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Research & Advocacy

Evidence‑based campaigns and partnerships to raise awareness and drive change for human rights in South Sudan.

Our Impact
60+
Member Organizations
Across all 10 states
500+
HRDs Trained
Since 2015
24/7
Protection Helpline
For at‑risk defenders

WHAT WE DO

Capacity Building

SSHRDN builds the capacity of its members to manage their personal and organizational security. READ MORE

Protection and Emergency response

SSHRDN works to provide rapid and emergency response support to HRDs within its membership. READ MORE

Research & Advocacy

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

JOIN THE NETWORK

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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OUR LOCATIONS

We currently have a membership of over 60 organizations from the States within the    country with many more looking forward to join.

  1. JUBA CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE
  2. TORIT EASTERN EQUATORIA STATE
  3. BOR JONGLEI STATE
  4. YAMBIO WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE
  5. WAU WESTERN BAR EL GHAZEL STATE
  6. BENTIU UNITY STATE

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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.
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Real Stories

Voices from the Field

Hear directly from human rights defenders and member organizations whose work has been strengthened by SSHRDN.

"
The digital security training transformed how our organization handles sensitive data. We now feel equipped to protect both our sources and ourselves.

Amina Kuol

Women's Rights Advocate, Juba

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SSHRDN's capacity building programme gave our team the skills to engage with UN mechanisms. Our advocacy reach has grown exponentially.

David Ladu

Coordinator, Youth Empowerment Network

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The wellbeing workshops reminded me that self‑care is part of the struggle. I feel more resilient and connected to a supportive community.

Grace Poni

Community Paralegal, Torit