South Sudan

Population Statistics

12,042,910

Total Population

1,806,437

Population with a disability

according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimate

Election Dates

31
dec

South Sudanese Presidency 2024

2024

South Sudan has not yet signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities


National Elections Act 2012

Updated: June 2015

Section 103, subsection 2 states:

Regulations mentioned under sub-section (1) of this section shall detail all procedures related to…polling procedures for the illiterate and those with special needs…

 

Excerpt from the National Elections Act 2012

Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (2011, last amended 2013)

Updated: June 2015

Article 6, subsection 3 states:

The State shall promote the development of a sign language for the benefit of people with special needs.

 

Article 30, subsection 1 states:

All levels of government shall guarantee to persons with special needs participation in society and the enjoyment of rights and freedoms set out in this Constitution, especially access to public utilities, suitable education and employment.

 

Excerpts from the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (2011, last amended 2013)