Feature: How boxing is helping to bridge gender equality in South Sudan

JUBA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The sport of boxing is helping to put South Sudanese girls and boys on the same pedestal as the young nation fights to eliminate gender inequality and sexual abuse.

Martha Franco, a 22-year-old female boxer and mother of one, told Xinhua that she is aiming to attract more young girls to join the sport.

"I want to get so many medals in order to elevate the dignity and respect for