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Why very few women go into politics in Mauritius

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Why very few women go into politics in Mauritius

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Mauritius is an island that is famed for its beautiful beaches and for its reputation as an “African success story”. Since its independence from the UK in 1968, it has had tremendous economic progress, consolidated its democracy and maintained political stability.

Mauritius is an island that is famed for its beautiful beaches and for its reputation as an “African success story”. Since its independence from the UK in 1968, it has had tremendous economic progress, consolidated its democracy and maintained political stability.

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The National Assembly of Mauritius Discusses the Creation of a Gender Caucus

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The National Assembly of Mauritius Discusses the Creation of a Gender Caucus

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The Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Ms. Santi Bai Hanoomanjee, has stressed the importance that a Parliamentary Gender Caucus would empower the Government’s commitment to gender equality. This declarations were made at Port Louis, in Mauritius National Assembly, in the context of a meeting to brief MPs on the objectives and relevance that a Gender Caucus may have. Gender Expert, Dr. Sonia Palmieri who delivered the presentation ‘Parliamentary Caucuses for Gender Equality’. Dr.

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The Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Ms. Santi Bai Hanoomanjee, has stressed the importance that a Parliamentary Gender Caucus would empower the Government’s commitment to gender equality. This declarations were made at Port Louis, in Mauritius National Assembly, in the context of a meeting to brief MPs on the objectives and relevance that a Gender Caucus may have. Gender Expert, Dr. Sonia Palmieri who delivered the presentation ‘Parliamentary Caucuses for Gender Equality’. Dr.

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Mauritian women get political training

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Mauritian women get political training

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At least 300 women would have been trained in politics by the end of 2013 under a programme aimed at politically empowering women in Mauritius, PANA reported from here Monday.

The training, which includes campaign planning and development of campaign materials, public speaking, media relations and electoral laws, is being carried out by the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare.

At least 300 women would have been trained in politics by the end of 2013 under a programme aimed at politically empowering women in Mauritius, PANA reported from here Monday.

The training, which includes campaign planning and development of campaign materials, public speaking, media relations and electoral laws, is being carried out by the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare.

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Mauritian women get political training

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Mauritian women get political training

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At least 300 women would have been trained in politics by the end of 2013 under a programme aimed at politically empowering women in Mauritius, PANA reported.

The training, which includes campaign planning and development of campaign materials, public speaking, media relations and electoral laws, is being carried out by the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare.

At least 300 women would have been trained in politics by the end of 2013 under a programme aimed at politically empowering women in Mauritius, PANA reported.

The training, which includes campaign planning and development of campaign materials, public speaking, media relations and electoral laws, is being carried out by the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare.

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Mauritius preparing for more women in 2010 elections

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Mauritius preparing for more women in 2010 elections

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On 18 July 2008, councillors of the District Council of Moka-Flacq committed themselves to ensuring that the village elections of 2010 would end with 30% women as District councillors. Women councillors make up a mere 3.7% in the Moka-Flacq District Council. This is the lowest figure not only in Mauritius but also in the SADC region.
To read the full article, please go to the l'Express website.

On 18 July 2008, councillors of the District Council of Moka-Flacq committed themselves to ensuring that the village elections of 2010 would end with 30% women as District councillors. Women councillors make up a mere 3.7% in the Moka-Flacq District Council. This is the lowest figure not only in Mauritius but also in the SADC region.
To read the full article, please go to the l'Express website.

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Mauritius: The challenge Will Be to Triple the Representation of Women in Politics

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Mauritius: The challenge Will Be to Triple the Representation of Women in Politics

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The challenge for the Mauritian general elections, which will take place in 2010, will be to ensure that the representation of women in politics triples. Currently, women comprise only 17% of the Parliament, 11.2% in municipalities and 5.2% in district councils. This project dovetails with the SADC Protocol on gender and development.
To read the full article, please visit the Le Express website.

The challenge for the Mauritian general elections, which will take place in 2010, will be to ensure that the representation of women in politics triples. Currently, women comprise only 17% of the Parliament, 11.2% in municipalities and 5.2% in district councils. This project dovetails with the SADC Protocol on gender and development.
To read the full article, please visit the Le Express website.

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Mauritius: Women Still Seeking the Political Kingdom

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Mauritius: Women Still Seeking the Political Kingdom

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Mauritius - along with Botswana, Malawi and Madagascar - did not sign the Gender Protocol at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in August. While the island nation has made some recent progress in political representation of women at the level of Parliament, much remains to be done to allow women to enjoy their full rights in the political arena.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.

Mauritius - along with Botswana, Malawi and Madagascar - did not sign the Gender Protocol at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in August. While the island nation has made some recent progress in political representation of women at the level of Parliament, much remains to be done to allow women to enjoy their full rights in the political arena.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.

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