Yambio Paramount Chief in Western Equatoria called on the government, NGOs, civil society and community-based organizations to involve traditional leaders in human rights campaigns.
Wilson Peni Rikito during one-day community security meeting on Tuesday complained that traditional leaders were not considered during human rights campaigns in Western Equatoria State, Anisa Radio reported.
He said local people have misconceptions on modern rights compared to their cultures and traditions.
The Paramount Chief added that traditional leaders have an important role to play in educating citizens on their daily activities in the society.