Women Call for Action on Domestic Violence
Women in Western Equatoria State have decried the rising cases of domestic violence against them. 15 July 2012 Western Equatoria State women at a meeting with the State Governor at Yambio Cultural Center. [Gurtong/ By Joseph Nashion] By Joseph Nashion YAMBIO, 15 July 2012 [Gurtong]-“Women are vulnerable to domestic violence but have remained silent over such issues”, says Modi Enosa, a women’s representative in a petition to the State Governor. The First Lady of the State Angelina Bakosoro said HIV/AIDS remains a challenge to the women of the State. The women have requested for the closure of some premises which they say are a dens of prostitution in the state. Ms Bakosoro called upon all women in the state to take the lead in the fight against HIV/AIDS by sensitising their sons and daughters about the dangers of the disease. The women called upon the government to lobby for institutions where women can access long term loans to boost their businesses and improve their livelihoods. The women also congratulated the State Governor for eliminating the Lord’s Resistance Army’s atrocities in the state. Posted in: Home, Governance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en-US.
