Central Equatoria Women Union together with State Ministry of Social Development and international organizations are on Friday celebrating International Women Day in Hai Neem, Juba.
Women Union leader Jennifer Kujang Abe said the celebration will started a procession from Mobile Roundabout that included representatives from NGOs, national and state Government officials, students and business community.She said the celebration was the commemoration of the contribution of women in development.
Ms Kujang added that the celebration under the national theme “Gender Agenda: Educate Girls, Empower Women” aimed to create awareness on eradication of illiteracy among women and girls.
She said the national theme derived from the International theme “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.”