Western Bahr El Ghazal women appealed to the state government and NGOs to support girl’s education and empower women to participate in decision making.
Addressing the International Women Day celebration on Sunday under the theme: ‘Focus on girl’s education’ at Nyinakok of Jur River County State Women Union Chairlady Seida Selim said focusing on girl’s education would help develop the country at all levels, Radio Voice of Hope reported.
He explained that an educated woman can contribute in the growth of the country economically, socially and politically, quoting a say that ‘When you educate a woman you educate the nation’.
Ms Selim urged Western Bahr El Ghazal communities to eradicate some bad traditional believes which bar girls from education.
State Deputy Governor Zachariah Joseph Garang appealed to all women to unite, urging men to give women a chance at all levels as they play a great role in peace building in the country.