Newsletter - November 2009
DIRECTOR’S CORNER
Make national elections relevant on the local level
As we wait for the government to fulfil its promise of a decentralised democracy, we can play our part in making the national elections relevant for people on the local level. Read more
THEME: GET READY FOR ELECTIONS
Roles and responsibilities in the elections
In the election process, it is important for every individual, every institution and every leader to know their rights and obligations. Here, we summarise the roles of key groups important to the election process in Sudan. Read more
NEC: We want civil society to be critical
According to the National Elections Commission’s representative in Yei River County, the commission wants civil society to take part in decision making and mobilise the people in the election process. Read more
More action, less talk
MS Sudan and its partners have now fully engaged in voter education activities. The focus is on innovative and participatory methods. Read more
NEWS FROM MS SUDAN
Civic and voter education materials ready
A number of civic and voter education materials are ready to be used by MS Sudan partners and other interested organisations. And more are to come. Read more
CSOs and MS Sudan launch ‘Democracy Bus’
In February and March 2010, MS Sudan and a number of its partners will visit local communities in the Greater Yei area in a tour called ‘Democracy Bus’. Read more
PAC meeting in September
ActionAid, annual meeting and the MS Sudan working groups were among the topics discussed at the latest PAC meeting. Read more
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Terekeka’s women now have a voice
Thanks to a women association supported by MS Sudan, the women in Terekeka are taking control of their own lives. Read more
Coalition created to strengthen voter education
In Kajo-Keji, the MS Sudan supported Kajo-Keji Resource Centre has taken the initiative in creating a voter education coalition. Read more
Promises of political tolerance
The political parties promised to be tolerant towards each other as they took part in the celebrations of the International Day of Democracy 15 September 2009 at Yei Community Resource Centre. Read more
Students got undemocratic headmaster fired
After a school debate on democratic leadership, the students at St. Joseph’s Secondary School in Yei went to the county office and complained about their headmaster. As a result, the headmaster was fired. Read more
Youths have an important role to play in peace building
Three representatives from Kajo-Keji Resource Centre took part in a peace camp in Uganda and learned from peace building experiences in the neighbouring country. Read more
TO OUR PARTNERS
Accountability is important
MS Sudan encourages all partners to keep their accounts up to date at all times. Read more
Introduce yourself!
All partners should prepare information materials to bring for the annual meeting in February. Read more
PARTNERS WITH MS SUDAN
Here is a list with contact details for all the partners working with MS Sudan.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
A number of laws that are relevant for civil society organisations have been passed recently. MS Sudan does its best to provide its partners with the relevant documents but you can also find them here.
This newsletter is published by MS Sudan on a quarterly basis. The newsletter is also available in hard copy. For contributions or comments to the newsletter, please contact Janne Bruvoll (info.mssudan@ms.or.ug).
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