High-level Advocacy Event: Increased Food Insecurity in South Sudan Exacerbates Threats to the Lives of 3.1Million Children in Urgent Need of Protection

On July 27, 2023, a High-level Advocacy Event is being held in Juba, South Sudan, addressing the pressing issue of increased food insecurity and its dire consequences for the lives of 3.1 million vulnerable children in urgent need of protection. With child protection and food security practitioners at the forefront, the event is bringing together key stakeholders, including donors, government representatives, and members of the humanitarian community. The focus of the gathering is to emphasize the critical importance of safeguarding the lives and well-being of girls and boys amidst the prevailing food crisis.

This related document further highlights the gravity of the situation and the need for immediate, concerted action from all parties involved.