BY INDY MAEALASIA

SEVEN Provinces have successfully complied their gender equality policy this year, says Minister of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) Freda Rotutafi Rangirei

The minister announced this in parliament recently, stating that three remaining provinces will be working on their respective policies next year.

Additionally, the ministry has suggested the inclusion of gender responsive budgeting in government ministries’ recurring budget. 

 “……. in coming years, we hope five or six ministries should include gender budgeting in their recurring budget so that women’s groups can also access funding from these ministries,” she said.

Furthermore, the ministry has successfully assisted in reviving the National Council of Women (NCW), which had been in hiatus.

 “……. and it is now functioning very well and connecting to women’s groups as well as the nine provincial women’s councils.” Minister Rangirei added.

Recently, the NCW announced that since its revival, the council has witnessed a spike in registered members.