Minister for Social and Community Development, Housing, and Gender Affairs Hon. Gloria Thomas addressed the resumed General Discussion of the Commission on the Status of Women, 68th Session (CSW68) on 14 March 2024, on the priority theme “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.”
Minister Thomas, in her statement, underscored the importance of adopting a transformative agenda to bring about change that aims to empower women and girls, as well as men and boys, in various settings such as their homes, schools, and workplaces, to make a direct impact on lives, in urban and rural communities.
She further opined that the Ministry for Social and Community Development, Housing, and Gender Affairs has successfully introduced and begun the implementation of gender-responsive budgeting. This reaffirms Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell’s dedication to implementing strategies that promote gender equality.
While noting improvements to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women, Minister Thomas stressed the need to implement effective good practices for strengthening institutions and maximising financing necessary to achieve gender equality.
The 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women began on 11 March and ends on 22 March 2024.
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) serves as the primary global intergovernmental entity focused solely on advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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I have a daughter and a son, and although I advocate for women’s and girls’ rights, I’m also witnessing instances of sex discrimination globally. There isn’t adequate attention given to the challenges young men encounter, which is why they are more susceptible to difficulties and involvement in gangs.
If the idea is to empower everyone, why specify? Very interesting.