{"id":49491,"date":"2026-11-05T16:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=49491"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:38:16","slug":"eastern-equatoria-women-leaders-seek-government-support-to-address-challenges-ahead-of-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/eastern-equatoria-women-leaders-seek-government-support-to-address-challenges-ahead-of-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Equatoria women leaders seek government support to address challenges ahead of elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>By Ijoo Bosco\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Women leaders in Eastern Equatoria State are calling for stronger government support and improved collaboration to address challenges affecting women&#8217;s participation and welfare as the country approaches the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>The appeal was raised by the State Women Association Chairlady, Anyek Rose John, during a courtesy visit to the State Caretaker Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Ibwaha Lucy Allam.<\/p>\n<p>Leading members of her executive committee, Anyek briefed the minister on the association&#8217;s ongoing activities, achievements, and operational challenges, particularly difficulties in reaching women across the state&#8217;s counties and administrative areas.<\/p>\n<p>She emphasised the need for continued support from the state government and development partners to strengthen programmes addressing gender-based violence and other pressing issues affecting women.<\/p>\n<p>The chairlady commended partner organisations and the state government for their contributions towards improving women&#8217;s welfare, while highlighting the importance of strengthening coordination between the state association and women groups at the county level.<\/p>\n<p>She said cooperation and information sharing among women leaders had helped promote collective action in addressing challenges affecting women across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Madam Anyek also praised the caretaker minister for her efforts in promoting equal educational opportunities for citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the concerns, Minister Ibwaha Lucy Allam encouraged women leaders to strengthen their unity and work collectively towards achieving their common objectives.<\/p>\n<p>She cautioned against political interests that could undermine women&#8217;s unity, urging them not to allow self-serving politicians to exploit their positions for personal political gains.<\/p>\n<p>The minister further called for peace, mutual understanding, and stronger cooperation among women at the state, county, and payam levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ijoo Bosco\u00a0 Women leaders in Eastern Equatoria State are calling for stronger government support and improved collaboration to address challenges affecting women&#8217;s participation and welfare as the country approaches the upcoming elections. 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