State Social Development Ministry Director-General during a dialogue forum on Wednesday under the theme: ‘Creating peaceful and secure space for women and girls’, says though government recognizes the role of women, majority remains marginalized.
Johnson Sebit notes that communities in Eastern Equatoria State suppress women and do not want their voices to be heard, Radio Emmanuel reported.
He comments the state government for recognizing women’s rights by appointing them in different administrative positions in several institutions.
A human right activist, Umjuma Philip, points out that women face threats from their male partners when they attempt to sensitize their colleagues on their rights in the society.
Another activist, Lucy Iliha, calls for women’s collective efforts to play their role in restoring peace and respecting of human rights in the state.
Community Empowerment for Progress Organization or CEPO’s Civic Engagement Project Officer Lokuto Bismarck who facilitated the forum says the dialogue aims to empower women on their rights to prevent violations.
The one-day forum CEPO organized in partnership with South Sudan Law Society on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, attracted about 30 participants including state women MPs, civil servants and civil society organizations in Torit.