Parliament, Wednesday 25 January 2018 – The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP)-Africa Region is holding a two-day regional workshop on “Mechanisms to Strengthen Gender Equality” on 25 - 26 January 2018 in Durban.
The House Chairperson for Internal Arrangements in the National Assembly and Chairperson of the CWP-Africa Region, Ms Thoko Didiza, will lead Parliament’s delegation at this gathering. The workshop is aimed finding sustainable solutions to challenges facing women including gender based violence, women economic empowerment, the fourth industrial revolution as representation of women in Parliament.
The South African delegation of Members of Parliament includes the Chairperson of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Ms Lindiwe Maseko, Ms Grace Tseke and Ms Bridget Masango. There are a number of experts who will present and engage with women parliamentarians from across the continent. They include Ms Irene Charnley, Mr Andile Ngcaba, Ms Tabisa Shange, Ms Vuyo Mahlathi and Mr Mbuyiselo Botha.
Details of the CWC Workshop are as follows:
Date: 25 and 26 January 2018
Time: 8am to 18:00 (both days)
Venue: Fairmont Zimbali Resort, Durban, South Africa
Journalists who wish to attend the event are requested to confirm their attendance to Nolizwi Magwagwa on 081 716 5824 or 021 403 2465 nmagwagwa@parliament.gov.za.
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