Africa-Press – Angola. Angola shared, this Saturday, in Manama, capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain, its experience in improving the political, economic, social and cultural condition of Angolan women, during the Forum of Women Parliamentarians.
During the parallel event on the program agenda of the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIP), which runs until the 15th of this month, the President of the National Assembly, Carolina Cerqueira, transmitted the delegated questions regarding the policies of the Angolan State in the fields of preventing digital violence against women, promoting gender equality, combating domestic violence, empowering women, including through occupying decision-making positions.
Delegates noted with satisfaction the increase in the number of women parliamentarians, following the last general elections held in Angola, in 2022.
The parliamentarians also expressed satisfaction with the fact that, for the first time, a woman leads the Legislative Power in Angola.
During the 146th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, parliamentarians will analyze the organization’s strategies on climate change, accountability at all levels, as well as the transformation of speeches into actions to combat climate change.
The approach also includes strengthening climate legislation to reduce emissions and support for a clean energy transition.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union is made up of 178 national parliaments and 12 regional assemblies. It is currently the main parliamentary interlocutor of the United Nations.
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