The traditional culture in which males are dominant has been an impediment to women taking a more active role in the economy. This is slowly changing, and more women are finding work in unskilled and semiskilled occupations. There are also signs of affirmative action in government hiring and promotions to redress this culturally based inequity. A recent example of such affirmative action is the appointment of Makurita Baaro as the nation's first female Secretary for Foreign Affairs. The selection of female participants for overseas training programs in the United States, Japan, and other countries also bears out a firm commitment to the advancement of women.
Women have full and equal access to education.
Statistics on the participation of women in the work force and on comparative wages are unavailable. Women have full rights of ownership and inheritance of property. Children Within the limited resources of the Government, adequate expenditures are made for child welfare. If child abuse exists, it is rare and has not become a source of societal concern. There is no evidence or complaint of discrimination in employment, education, or provision of other state services.