Africa-Press – Angola. The Minister of Social Action, Family and Women’s Promotion (MASFAMU), Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, defended, this Thursday, in Luanda, the insertion of women in the peace negotiations tables in the African continent.
The position was expressed, in statements, within the framework of the 1st International Women’s Forum for Peace and Democracy, where it considered that women have worked tirelessly for peace in the family and, consequently, in society.
“Women always have a consoling word in the midst of negotiations, thus helping to reverse the conflict situation”, he considered.
Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto referred that instability in a given country directly affects women and children, and in this case, the female gender should be taken into account in the peace talks.
“We are working for peace at home and consequently in society. It is this sharing of experiences that we want with other African countries”, he underlined.
In turn, the Minister of Education, Luísa Grilo, said that women have always played an important role in Angola, since the liberation struggle.
In this context, he considered that the challenges are greater, since African culture relegates women to the background, a fact that has recently been overcome in several countries on the continent.
He stated that education and training of this kind is a key factor for the development of human resources and elevating women at the center of decision-making.
From the point of view of gender inclusion and development policy, the minister advanced that actions are being carried out to encourage girls to train in science and technology courses.
These actions, he said, are being developed with the offer of scholarships in secondary education, so that, from a very early age, they understand the importance of training.
“The woman as a human being has the right to develop like her partner”, he underlined.
The general secretary of the Council of Christian Churches of Angola (CICA), Deolinda Dorca Teca, considered that all conflicts worldwide end up affecting women and, consequently, the family and society.
In this sense, he considered positive the reflection of African countries on a development agenda, having highlighted the importance of the public consultation of the Angola 2050 agenda, in favor of the improvement of social conditions.
As for the responsibilities of churches with regard to gender equality, Deolinda Dorca Teca said that institutions have played their part, promoting family peace, conflict resolution and mutual respect.
The International Women’s Forum for Peace and Democracy aims to promote discussions through round tables, interactive dialogue at high level, on gender equality at the level of the African continent, identifying goals and achievements, as well as challenges to fill existing gaps .
“The challenges of globalization in the process of gender empowerment”, “Technological innovation and education to achieve gender equality”, “Formalization as a mechanism for social and financial inclusion”, “Challenges of food security and climate change on the African continent ” and the “Role of women in consolidating peace and preserving conflicts”, are the subjects scheduled for debate at the international meeting.
The meeting will be attended by women leaders of African regional organizations, heads of government and members of the PALOPS, CPLP, OEACP international and national organizations, as well as representatives of diplomatic missions.
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