In South Sudan, structurally marginalized women and girls—including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), minority ethnic groups, and those living in poverty—face persistent and intersecting risks of violence. Displacement, economic vulnerability, disrupted social networks, and weakened community protection mechanisms increase exposure to harmful practices and limit access to education, health services, and legal support. Backlash against gender equality, including entrenched patriarchal norms, shrinking civic space, and resistance from traditional and religious authorities, further exacerbates these risks and undermines efforts to prevent and respond to violence.

Through its EVAWG Programme, BRISS dedicates much of her work in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls (VAWG) in South Sudan, focusing on structurally marginalized populations, including survivors of conflict‑related sexual violence (CRSV), refugees and internally displaced women and girls, and those subjected to early and forced marriage.