National Legislative Assembly Member also Former Minister of Agriculture and Forestry stresses that the 25 percent given to women in the formation of the transitional government of national unity is not applicable.
Betty Achan Ogwaro argues that the agreement has both open and hidden chances for women in the implementation, saying it is time for them to dig out and look at the agreement to stimulate the peace deal, especially in areas that states general representation.
She urges women to unite and support the parties to implement the agreement, calling on the warring parties to put down their guns.
Eve organization for Women Development Director Rita Martin says during the briefing of different women organizations under the Consortium of Women Organization about the signed peace agreement, witnessed that there are issues that require women attention.
She adds that it is important for women to understand the agreement because provisions for women’s participation are always not implemented.