TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION
APPROVAL
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
ABBREVIATION/ACRONYMS v
ABSTRACT x
CHAPTER ONE i
INTRODUCTION 1
1.0. Introduction 1
1.ll3ackground of the study 1
1.1.1 Children’s Rights promotion in the Developed World 1
1.1.2 Children’s Rights promotion in Africa 2
1.1.3 Children’s Rights Promotion in South Sudan 4
1 .2 Statement of the problem 6
1.3 Purpose of Study 7
1.4 Objective of the Study 7
1.5 Research questions 7
1.6 Scope of the study 8
1 .6.1 Content scope 8
1.6.2 Geographical scope 8
1.6.3Time scope 8
1.7 Significance of the study 8
1.8 Conceptual frame work 9
Figure 1: Conceptual Framework 9
CHAPTER TWO 10
LITERATURE REVIEW 10
2.0 Introduction 10
2.1 Nature of NGOs in promotion of Children’s Rights 10
2.2 Nature of Children’s rights promotion 12
2.2.1 Child 13
2.2.2 Children’s rights 14
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2.2.4 Promotion of Children’s Rights 15
2.3 Challenges NGOs Face today in the promotion of Children’s Right 17
2.4 The solutions to those challenges faced by NGOs in the Promotion of Children’s Rights 18
CHAPTER THREE 21
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 21
3.0 Introduction 21
3.1 Research Desigii 21
3.2 Study population 21
3.3 Sample size 21
3.4Sampling Techniques and Procedures 22
3.5 Methods of Data Collection 22
3.5.1 Secondary Data • 22
3.5.2 Questionnaire 23
3.5.3 Interviews 23
3.6Validity and Reliability 23
3.6.1 Validity 23
3.6.2 Reliability 23
3.7 Data Analysis 24
3.8 Ethical consideration 24
3.9 Limitations of the study 24
CHAPTER FOUR 26
DATA PRESENTATION, DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS 26
4.0 Introduction 26
4.1 Demographic characteristics ofrespondents 26
4.1.1 Age of the respondents 26
4.1.2 Gender of the Respondents 26
4.1.3 Education background of the respondents 27
4.1.4 Work Experience of the Respondents 28
4.2 The nature of children’s right promotion in Imatong state South Sudan 29
4.3 The challenges faced by NGOs in the promotion of children’s rights in Imatong state South
Sudan 31
4.4 The solutions to above challenges facing NGOs in Imatong state South Sudan 33
ABSTRACT The study assessed the role of NGOs in the promotion of children’s rights protection in South Sudan a case study of Imatong state. It answered three study objectives that included: To establish the nature of children’s rights, find out challenges faced by NGOs in the promotion of children’s rights and to examine the solutions to the challenges faced by NGOs in South Sudan. The study used cross sectional research design; questionnaires were used to collect data from 60 respondents who participated in the study. Non-governmental sector, in collaboration with other development stakeholders, are involved in promotion of children’s rights protection Based on the empirical findings of the retouch, nature and the magnitude of the NGO include: provides opportunities to marginalized sectors of the community, like children in some countries, minorities, advocate for human rights anc’. good governance, voice for civil society and build capacity tends to enhance transparency and accountability. A number of factors were found to be challenges affecting NGOs in promoting Children’s rights included limited funds, limited human capital, and poor networking from the government. The solutions to the challenges facing NGOs in promoting children’s rights were enir need transparency, fair competition and accountability these included; Effective sensitization arid participation of the public, training of the local elected members, lobbying for funds and government support, Therefore it is concluded that these have benefited a great deal of advantages in promoting children’s rights. The study stated some recommendations which included; There is need for periodic audit of roles of NOOs and Zero tolerance to corruption and bureaucracy to help achieve their main objective as pertaining children’s rights, There is need for increased funding of the entire program and emphasis should be made on children promotion practices already in place this requires the active involvement of both the NGOs and other stakeholders in country.