Each kit is thoughtfully designed to address the practical and protection needs of displaced women. The contents are carefully selected to restore dignity, ensure safety, and provide essential information for accessing support services:

Traditional clothing (Jalabia & Kitenge) – Culturally appropriate garments that restore a sense of identity and belonging

Reusable sanitary pads – Ensuring menstrual hygiene and dignity for women and girls

Underwear, slippers and soap – Basic hygiene essentials for health and well-being

Flashlight and whistle – Practical safety tools for protection, especially at night

Laminated information card – A durable card with GBV reporting numbers and safe service locations, ensuring women know where to seek help

150 kits were distributed to participants and beneficiaries in the community. The distribution was met with overwhelming gratitude and emotion.

We were honored to launch this initiative alongside esteemed partners, including UNHCR South Sudan, SIHA Network, FIDA South Sudan, the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, the Islamic Council Gender Desk, Gorom Community Leaders, SSWEA, POC Representatives, EARTH, and Sudanese women. Their presence and commitment underscored the collective resolve to protect and empower displaced women in South Sudan.

The UNHCR representative commended WOJE for the thoughtful inclusion of safety items, noting the importance of the kits in addressing the practical needs of displaced women. The Director General from the State Ministry of Gender praised the kits for their cultural sensitivity, particularly the inclusion of the Jalabia and Kitenge. Community leaders expressed appreciation for the laminated information card, noting that it will help women know where to seek help.

The launch is not only a moment of solidarity—it is also the beginning of a sustainable initiative. WOJE Dignity Kits are now available for partners to order. NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organizations, and humanitarian partners working with vulnerable populations can procure the kits for their own programs. This ensures that more women across South Sudan can benefit from this comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and survivor-centered approach. Kits can be customized to meet specific organizational or contextual needs, and are assembled according to inter-agency standards, reviewed by GBV specialists.