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 cultur… - Ayaa Benjamin Warille

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 victims—we are also active players who should be involved in preventing conflict.

Conflict has brought poverty, and in our communities, girls are seen as a source of wealth. We are working with chiefs and community leaders to end child marriage because it remains one of our biggest problems. We’ve made progress, but much more needs to be done to ensure equal rights for men and women in South Sudan

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.”