We have developed policies to protect women’s rights at the national level. Women bear the brunt of suffering during conflict, but we are not just vi… - Ayaa Benjamin Warille

This perception is a cultural barrier that prevents women from engaging in politics. We encourage women at the grassroots and in urban centers to change their attitude toward politics.”

As a country, we need to confront this issue and find ways to address it. Women need to be active participants in political spaces, but in our culture, politics is often seen as a ‘dirty game,’ and many prefer to avoid it to maintain their integrity.

Women are particularly vulnerable during the war, especially regarding issues like rape. As a Ministry, we’ve created policies and are actively telling men to stop violating women’s rights, especially in times of conflict.”