MORE women are having access to education, health and incomes in the country despite the existence of gender inequality in society. Ministry of Women, Youthc Children and Family Affairs permanent secretary, Dr Cedrick Alependava stated this during the opening of the Gender Mainstreaming in the Agriculture sector and rural development three days workshop in Honiara yesterday. However, he said more efforts are needed by all to achieve equal opportunities and equal outcomes in all those areas. Dr Alependava said similarly, while there is recognition that gender mainstreaming is a strategy to advance gender equality in government, this has not been systematically implemented.
Dr Alependava said they are to address gender equality as well as be a watch dog for any harassment and sexual abuse at work place. He said but more importantly to elevate rights of women to be recognized in terms of levelling, salaries and positions, or no discrimination in work place. The workshop ends on Thursday. Island Sun launched its first issue on Friday 6th October It began as a weekly newspaper before going twice a week in early and later publishing three times a week by the end of the same year.
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More women access basic services. By: Eddie Osifelo. July 28, He said the issues that require full attention includes: Net enrolment rate at secondary schools is slightly low for both girls and boys, and women made up only 38 percent of the total estimated enrolment in tertiary education in ADB According to the census — 62 percent of women and 64 percent of men aged 12 and older were in labour force, but only 26 percent of women were paid in work.
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