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MOGADISHU - The Deputy Speaker of the Somali Parliament, Mahad
Abdallah Awad has asked female legislators to evaluate the countrys laws
and examine whether the legal framework promotes womens rights and
uplifts women in various leadership positions.
The gender unit of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in
partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia is presently training
women Members of Parliament to build capacity on issues of the law and
the media.
example to study the budget which provides critical access for women and
children, healthcare, education, economic opportunities, or be able to
recognize and denounce discriminatory laws against women as their
representatives.
Wanyoto added that the African Union is committed to building the
capacity of Somali women legislators in understanding of their role and
responsibilities in the protection of girls and women, and support
empowerment to change attitudes towards women and their role in
society.
Maryam Isaak, the chairperson of the womens caucus in the Somali
Parliament expressed hope that the workshop would equip them with skills
that would be used to enhance women's rights.
ENDS.