22/10/2025
Honourable Amer Manyok Deng Yak's platform as she steps forward to contest for the position of Duk Community Development Association (DCDA) Chairperson.
Her message is strongly focused on empowerment and recognition, which aligns with her previous work,
Honourable Amer Manyok Deng Yak's Platform
• Targeting Empowerment:
Her primary focus is on empowering youths and women. This is a direct call for capacity building and providing opportunities for these key demographics within the Duk community.
• Recognizing Strength:
The slogan, "honour the silent strength our mothers, sisters and youths," emphasizes recognizing the often-overlooked resilience, labor, and potential of women and young people.
• Leadership Background:
Amer Manyok Deng is a prominent activist and leader in South Sudan, notably serving as the Chairperson of the South Sudan Women's Bloc,
Her history shows a deep commitment to advocating for:
• Increased women's political participation and the implementation of the 35% affirmative action in government.
• Addressing the systemic challenges women and youth face, including economic hardship.
• Promoting the need for strong leadership to bring development, schools, health centers, roads, and clean water to communities.
Her bid for the DCDA chairperson role suggests a desire to translate her high-level national advocacy experience into concrete, grassroots community development for the people of Duk Community.
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