By Peter Kuol Kuch
The women in Jonglei State have echoed their voices demanding an equal right in South Sudan governing system as well as the society in order to build confidence for women as the Country prepares for General Elections.
Speaking while addressing the audiences during women international day in Bor, Madam Joyce, the chairperson at the Jonglei Women Association emphasized on the importance of affirmative action which grants women 35 percent in governing representation.
“Today is a wonderful for women, recognizing the effort can do in the society and so today, we are appealing for the equal rights, we need the full implementation of Affirmative action” she said.
Madam stated that the women are equally powerful as men and they can contribute meaningfully to nation-building given chance to exercise their God’s given-leadership skill and that motivate them.
“As the country prepare for election, we need to join hands with men to stop the ongoing conflict in the Country, it can’t help. We need a peaceful election hereafter. And again, the women need to join up and rise up for your dreams in order to building up the Country. Madam Joyce said.
She added the equal representation in South Sudan governing system can catalyze the peace and stability and enhances the development through inclusive governance.
Madam Joyce appealed to women to continue to advocate for peace and cessation of hospitalities across the Country citing that the continued circle of violence among the warring parties would hinder peace and stability since the Country is preparing for general elections in Dec 2026.
