8 March 2013 - Singing and dancing in praise of women's roles in society, thousands of South Sudanese gathered across the country today, rallying a common cry for greater empowerment.

8 March 2013 - The only real gift parents could give their daughters was education, as it would empower them throughout their lives, an UNMISS official said today in Juba at Central Equatoria State celebrations for International Women's Day.

8 March 2013 – Although she only possesses a primary school education, Jennifer Kujang is a community leader and head of a women's union. Yet she believes she could have done much more if she had continued her education.