The Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare in Wau State, says that protecting women and girls from cultural violence and harmful practices is human right and progress to economic of the country.
Voice of Hope Radio quoted Christina Gabriel Ali telling all people to work to end gender-based violence in the state and the whole country.
Chairlady of Women Association in Wau, Bahja Mohammed calls on all actors should take the leads in educating the society
The society and government should enact the law that guides people to stop violence against women, she requests.
The officials made their call in ministry of education hall during the launch of 16 days of activism for eliminating violence against women and girls across the world on Monday in Wau.
The event brought together women from organized forces, civil society organizations, international organizations and government institutions in Wau.