Kiir: “Why Should A South Sudanese Woman Not Lead This Country In The Future?
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday called for equality of educational opportunities for children in the country. Speaking in Wau, he strongly advocated for the rights and potential of girls and women. July 2014 Kiir Senior Secondary school students marching during the 9th July 3rd Anniversary in Wau town [photo by James Deng Dimo] By James Deng Dimo WAU July 2014 [GURTONG] – warned parents against forcing their daughters into early marriage, or viewing them as a potential source of wealth [through bridewealth traditions]. “When we talk about education, we must have to offer similar right to our children without isolating our young daughters from equal access to education,” Kiir said. “There is no child who is without value; they are all our children; none of them should be left out from education”. The President pointed out that South Sudan will not be able compete in the modern world if parents prevent their young daughters from getti