Mauritius Hold Gender Mainstreaming Workshop for Women
Mauritius is currently holding a Gender mainstreaming workshop, focusing on empowering women through cooperatives at the National Cooperative College. Gender mainstreaming conform to the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council formally defined concept, “Mainstreaming a gender perspective is the process of assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.” During his workshop opening speech earlier today, Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Soomilduth Bholah, lauded the contribution of women to the country’s economic development. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promote economic empowerment of women, while encouraging development and growth of women entrepreneurs. He noted that several measures and incentives have been put in place to support cooperatives. “According to Statistics Mauritius, women make up more than 50 percent of the country’s population compared to the male population,” said Bholah, adding there are only 75…
UK to Put Mothers’ Names On Marriage Certificates, In A Major Win for Women’s Rights
British couples will be able to include their mothers’ names on their marriage certificate under a change in law hailed as a step forward…
Use Your Head
By Eloke-Young Splendor Mothers generally want to raise children who are innovative, inquisitive as well as eager to showcase smart problem-solving skills. We live…
Simple Health Steps For Women In Their 20s And 30s
When you’re in your 20s and 30s, the right lifestyle and screening tests can go a long way to keeping you healthy. These simple…
On the Marble
The seeds of success in every nation on Earth are best planted in women and children. Joyce Banda
Insist on Success
“Don’t just stand for the success of other women – insist on it.” – Gail Blanke, President and CEO, Lifedesigns
Determination & Resilience; Watchwords for Female Political Success
The gender imbalance seen in terms of women political representation has been a topic in most gender gatherings for decades. In a recent interview…
Ambassador Sullivan Honors Stella Saaka with “Ghana Woman of Courage” Award
U.S. Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan honored Ms. Stella Saaka, from the Talensi district in the Upper East Region, with the U.S. Embassy’s 2019 Ghana…
Peng: Nation Supports UN Efforts to Better Educate Women, Children
China will continue to support UNESCO in empowering more women and children to embrace a brighter future via platforms created by the development of…
State Commission for Women Recognizes Two Local Women for National Guard Service
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women held a Female Veterans Day ceremony yesterday in which two Lebanon County women were among those recognized for their…
High-Wire Act Ahead for Trump’s New Women’s Rights Envoy
In the spring of 2018, Chinese diplomats strong-armed United Nations bureaucrats into blocking a prominent ethnic Uighur activist from entering U.N. headquarters on unsubstantiated…
On the Marble
It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.…
