The Speaker of Gogrial State is appealing to women to speak for their rights despite any form of challenges.
Atong Manyual says one of the problems facing women is inequality between men and women in government institutions, Voice of Hope reports.
It is a right recognized worldwide that women are also legible to hold any position, she stresses.
Manyual regrets that many young girls are forced to early marriages.
She encourages communities to change from old ways of following traditional norms and adopt things that will help them.
Manyual appeals to women to stand with courage and advocate for their rights.
She made the remarks on the 16 days of activism in Gogrial State.