13 recommendations: Gender Equality Commission submits annual report to Speaker  

Among the recommendations mentioned is the need for access to data on women’s health, Health and Family Life education in schools, access to local content opportunities for rural communities and more career opportunities for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Chandarpal said the Commission worked to uphold its constitutional mandate by overcoming challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to compile and submit its national report.

Chandarpal said it is the Commission’s hope that a special committee is formed to oversee whether recommendations can evolve into policy measures.

Responding to the Chairperson, Mr Nadir agreed that this report is significant for better responding to societal needs and committed to having it tabled in Parliament as soon as possible.

“This is not a mechanical motion we are going through, this is significant work in terms of building strengthening, recognising, appreciating, and more particularly understanding the fabric of our society,” Nadir stated.

Chandarpal said the Commission very soon continue its outreaches in Region One and Nine as part of its remaining activities for 2023.