Decades of conflict in South Sudan, pre and post-independence in 2011, poverty and poor access to services have increased the rate of disability in South Sudan. Based on global estimates of 15% of the world’s population living with disabilities, South Sudan is estimated to have more than 1.2 million people with disabilities (HRW, 2017; Forcieret al, 2016, p. 4). In addition, the people with disabilities in South Sudan are marginalised and excluded as a result of the numerous attitudinal, environmental, and institutional barriers they face and the lack of concerted efforts by the national government to include them. The Sunrise Democratic Party’s Government shall address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities. These Challenges include:

•  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). South Sudan has critical levels of mental health issues as a result of the conflict but mental health services are extremely limited and people with mental health conditions have been locked in prison even if they haven’t committed a crime.
•  Stigmatization of the persons with disabilities.
• High level of illiteracy as a result of very limited access to any educational opportunities.
• Limited access to braille for the blind people and other learning aids and literacy materials for all the disabled.
• Lack of training opportunities.
•  People with disabilities face greater risks of being caught in fighting and have been left behind when communities have fled attacks.
•  Lack of employment opportunities.
•  Lack of access to specialised basic services.
•  Lack of accessibility to public places.
•  Inadequate media coverage.
•  Political marginalization.
•  Verbal and physical abuses.
•  Lack of legislation relating to the rights of persons with disabilities.
•  Limited representation in positions of decision-making at all levels of society.
•  Economic exclusion.