Africa-Press – Angola. The President of the National Assembly, Carolina Cerqueira, advocated this Monday in Geneva, Switzerland, for more inclusive, sensitive, and participatory female leadership as an essential element for building lasting peace.
The parliamentary leader was speaking during the 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament, promoted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in partnership with the Swiss Parliament, under the theme “Leadership for Inclusive and Lasting Peace.”
In her speech, Carolina Cerqueira warned of current challenges that threaten global stability, particularly climate change, conflicts over natural resources, forced migration flows, and the risks associated with artificial intelligence.
According to the leader of the Angolan Parliament, climate change exacerbates resource scarcity, causes forced displacement, and particularly affects women and girls in conflict zones.
Regarding artificial intelligence, he stated that, although it represents an important advance, it could become a threat if it is not regulated responsibly, ethically, and with respect for equality.Carolina Cerqueira emphasized that this technology can exacerbate inequalities, foster misinformation, and compromise rights, especially those of women, if not properly monitored.
In this regard, she defended the role of women as fundamental agents in promoting peace, stating that “peace will only be lasting if it is inclusive, fair, and relies on the active voice of women.”
She noted that Angola has promoted high-level debates in Parliament, involving civil society, youth, and women’s organizations, with a view to consolidating a culture of peace, equality, and reconciliation.
She also highlighted Angola’s active involvement in the pacification of the Great Lakes Region, where it holds the pro tempore presidency of the ICGLR Parliamentary Forum.
Carolina Cerqueira emphasized that Angolan parliamentarians have promoted dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts, especially those that severely affect women and girls, victims of abuse, kidnapping, and mistreatment.
She added that parliaments should be seen as bridges of understanding and cooperation between peoples, and advocated for a new approach to multilateral relations, based on inclusion, equity, and human dignity.
The President of the National Assembly concluded by reiterating that the role of women must be central to building effective peace, both regionally and globally.
The Summit of Women Presidents of Parliaments takes place in Geneva and brings together leaders from various regions of the world, providing a platform for exchanging experiences and reflecting on gender policies and sustainable peace.
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