Yei River County Commissioner challenged parents to protect their children from abuses.
Samuel Henry Malimbo in his remarks during the three-day women workshop on Thursday told parents to safeguard children from HIV/AIDS, Radio Easter reported.
Member of Parliament representing Yei in Central Equatoria State Assembly Jennifer Yabu Lasuba says the 25 percent women quota is not fully implemented due to some obstacles in the nation.
She calls on women to participate in open forums to fight for their rights.
The MP urges parents to combat early marriage and send their girls to school.