Sustainable Development for Gender Equality
Structural Violence
Power Structures
The power structures in South Sudan lift the elites and hinder the rest of the state
Traditionally, "power has been structured around two major role divisions: chiefs and elders are
peacemakers, while the youth, [are typically] organized into warrior age sets” (Deng, 13)
Poverty
Therefore, the humanitarian crisis continues to affect those who are disadvantaged by the
power structures, with the mass amounts of individuals impacted being minorities and
everyday families and citizens
Half of the population living in poverty - damaged economy due to war
309% inflation rate
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Country is spending more on military expenditure
Hunger
43% of the total population faces food insecurities
Effects of war and poverty
Deng, Francis M. Bound by Conflict: Dilemmas of the Two Sudans. Fordham University Press, 2015.
"About South Sudan". 2016. UNDP.View entire presentation