By Loretta B Manele

Australia as Solomon Islands largest partner in supporting gender equality has announced a new investment for women and children.

Rod Hilton, Australian High Commissioner made the announcement on the first day of the International Women’s Day program at the National Museum Auditorium yesterday.

He expressed that he is very happy to announce the launch of Australia’s new investment for Solomon Islands which is “Advancing gender equality inside Solomon Islands”, an initiative that will go towards supporting gender equality in the country.

Hilton said Australia will invest 46 million dollars for a three-year period that will go towards fostering strong leaders and economic empowerment of Solomon Islands women and to tackle violence against women and children.

He highlighted that this new investment will help unleash women’s full economic potential, reduce violence against women and remove barriers for women in leadership, particularly in politics.

Hilton stressed that Australia will continue to work with its partners to take action in gender equality within women’s rights action movement such as in efforts to increase women’s political representation in Solomon Islands.

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