In #SouthSudan, harmful norms and gender-based violence are often hidden in silence. But people from different walks of life are coming together to speak out. This is how change has begun. An Imam drawing on faith to confront abuse. A young man who stopped a forced marriage and helped a girl reclaim her future. Young women speaking openly about the violence they face. These are signs of communities finding their own ways to challenge injustice and protect women and girls, bringing together faith, culture, and lived experiences to contribute to the solution through the #YW4A #CAPaD World YWCA Equality Now Faith to Action Network (fb)

In my community, I work every day to make sure everyone is treated fairly and with respect. At school, I help girls get the same opportunities as boys because everyone deserves an education. At home, I make sure everyone's voice is heard. In my neighborhood, I try to stop violence so we can all feel safe. Hope means a world where everyone can live without fear, where families care for each other, and where every young person can dream big and have the chance to achieve those dreams. The world needs to know that young women and girls are strong leaders. Even in places with conflict or where it’s hard to speak up, we keep fighting for peace and justice. We want adults to listen to us, trust us, and support us. We are ready to help make the world safer and fairer for. #HappyYouthDay #YW4A #CAPaD #Southsudan (fb)