Africa-Press – Angola. The President of the National Assembly, Carolina Cerqueira, traveled this Monday to Brussels (Belgium), to participate from the 7th to the 8th of this month in the Annual Summit of the “Women Political Leader” (WPL).
Speaking to the press at 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, Carolina Cerqueira said that, in Angola, the representation of women in decision-making bodies, at state level, in the public and private sectors and in social activism, is encouraging.
The parliamentary leader said that this summit is very important, as it will allow exchanging experiences, sharing opinions and approving goals to face the challenges that arise in the world situation.
The president of the National Assembly explained that issues related to the role of women in decision-making, gender equality and the commitment that women leaders and politicians should have to improve the quality of life of the populations and society in which they are inserted.
Carolina Cerqueira considered that the forum could also boost and encourage the renewal of public policies that could promote more development in the country.
The official added that she will take the opportunity to, in her communication, talk about peace and the Angolan child, as well as the contribution of women, especially parliamentarians, to the growth of Angola.
The forum, which celebrates 10 years of existence, will bring together, in the Belgian Parliament and the European Parliament, it is a space for sharing experiences between women leaders from all over the world and for analyzing advances and challenges in the sense of reinforcing equity, women’s participation and opportunities globally.
This is an entity that aims to contribute to increasing the number and influence of women in political leadership positions.
The WPL functions as a global network of women political leaders at national level, including the European Parliament, which currently has around 9,000 members.
Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, it was founded in 2003 by Silvana Koch-Mehrin, former Vice-President of the European Parliament (2009-2011) and Member of the European Parliament (2004-2014).
Currently, according to the Interparliamentary Union, almost 80% of parliamentary seats are occupied by men. In total, around the world, around 9,000 women are members of national parliaments.
The Angolan delegation includes the second vice-president of the AN, deputy Arleth Chimbinda, from UNITA, and deputy Antonieta Baptista, from MPLA.
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