South Sudanese women seek greater role in elections
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Radio Tamazuj
Activists and political leaders from Northern Bahr el Ghazal are calling for greater representation of women in public decision-making and the next South Sudanese elections. In Aweil, Angelina Agau Thiep and Awut Kuel Kuel discussed women standing as candidates, particularly for governor and MP positions, according to Radio Tamazuj.
Women in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan, are calling for greater representation in political decision-making and in the next general elections. Angelina Agau Thiep, a women’s rights activist based in Aweil, made the appeal on Sunday in an interview with Radio Tamazuj.
She believes that women’s participation in decision-making can help improve public services and living conditions. Women are also calling on political parties to honour their commitments to their participation in leadership positions.
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