South Sudan
Council of States
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Political system
Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
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Transitional system
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Structure of parliament
Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
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Bicameral
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IPU membership
Current membership status
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Yes
Specialized body - Women's caucus
Women Parliamentarians' Caucus January 2007
About
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Women's caucus
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Appointment of the caucus' chairperson is rotational and elected according to the three greater regions of the country: Greater Bahr-el-Ghazel, Equatoria and Upper Nile.
Caucus details
- Formal or informal
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No information available
- The caucus is open to male MPs
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- The caucus is cross-party
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- There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus
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- Issues dealt with by the caucus
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-The national legislature of the women parliamentarians' caucus seeks to ensure gender sensitive laws, political processes and equality in resource allocation to improve the quality of life of women.
-The caucus gives women power to make decisions in the parliament on things regarding women.
-The caucus launched a strategic plan, to enhance women leadership and political participation in South Sudan.
-Work to increase women’s meaningful engagement in peace processes–to effectively resolve conflict and build stability in South Sudan, modelling an inclusive and responsive form of governance.
- The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action
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Yes
- The caucus has a communication plan
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No information available
Contact information for the Committee
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- Phone
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- Fax number
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- Web site
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