South Sudanese women and girls are the backbones of the country because during the conflicts they suffered a lot in different ways, says UNMISS Chief.
David Shearer notes that women have been a target of violence and killed during war.
Gender inequality and discrimination against women and girls will harm everyone, he adds.
Minister of Agriculture, Onyoti Adigo, apologizes to women for being displaced, raped and also forced to early marriage.
First Vice President Taban Deng Gai encourages women to continue with their hard work and take advantage of national dialogue and other initiatives.
The speakers spoke during International Women’s Day in Juba on Thursday under the theme: ‘Press for progress’.