Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Jonathan Chauremootoo
Published on 2024-03-30 05:29:47
Gender Links Mauritius brought together this morning a wide range of stakeholders – civil society observers, researchers, men and women politicians – for a Gender Symposium: Democratic Consolidation: Women’s Agency, Voices and Perspectives. The event aimed to discuss and promote gender equality and women’s agency in Mauritius.
The symposium focused on the importance of women’s voices and perspectives in the democratic consolidation of Mauritius. It aimed to create a space for dialogue and discussion on issues related to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the representation of women in political and decision-making processes.
One of the key topics of discussion was the representation of women in Mauritian society. Gender Links Mauritius has been advocating for gender parity through their campaign “Plis ki enn kota”. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of gender equality and to push for greater representation of women in leadership positions.
The symposium also highlighted the challenges and obstacles faced by women in Mauritius, including gender-based violence, discrimination, and social norms that limit women’s participation in public life. Participants discussed strategies to overcome these challenges and to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality in Mauritius.
Several speakers at the symposium emphasized the need for a more inclusive and gender-sensitive approach to governance and decision-making processes. They highlighted the importance of ensuring that women’s voices are heard and that their perspectives are taken into account in policy-making and implementation.
Overall, the Gender Symposium provided a platform for stakeholders to come together and strategize on how to promote women’s agency, voices, and perspectives in Mauritius. It served as a call to action for all sectors of society to work towards achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment in the country.
Gender Links Mauritius continues to be a key player in the promotion of gender equality and women’s rights in Mauritius. Through their advocacy efforts and campaigns, they are working towards creating a more inclusive and gender-equal society where women can fully participate and contribute to the development of the country.
Read the original article(French) on Le Mauricien
