A Judge in Wau during the national girl education day says educating girls is very important because they can make a great change in their families and communities.
Judge Dudu Jackson says women are faced with many challenges but they need to have confidence and trust.
She urges parents specially mothers to be close to their children.
A female mechanic Hala Abulgasim requests parents to give opportunities to their daughters to practice any kind of work they have chosen.
She mentions some women face challenges in their work places but they do not give up because they want to achieve their dreams.
Jimmy Silvestre from Hope Agency Relief and Development organization says due to closure of schools many school girls got pregnant.
He adds that there are challenges in life but to be successful women and girls should have hope.
On July 8th, South Sudan celebrates the national day of girl education under the theme ‘Girl education can make change in the community”.
The speakers made the remarks on Voice of Hope radio during Saut al Sabah program on Wednesday in Wau.