Workshop held to promote gender equality in statutory bodies


The workshop was held under the theme 'Building Gender Awareness/Sensitivity in the Statutory Bodies: A Workshop'.
According to the Government Information Service (GIS), the main objectives of the session were to introduce participants to basic concepts in gender and gender-related terms, increase participants’ knowledge and sharpen their skills on gender awareness and sensitivity.
The workshop was also designed to create a core group of Gender Focal Points that can advocate for gender equality in their respective statutory bodies.
The meeting was facilitated by Office of Gender Affairs Coordinator Ms Patricia Hackett.
What is Gender Equality?
Gender equality, also known as sexual equality or equality of the sexes, is the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making; and the state of valuing different behaviors, aspirations and needs equally, regardless of gender.
According to the United Nations (UN), Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
It said women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its potential, but gender inequality persists everywhere and stagnates social progress.


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