New Equal Rights Policy Initiative positive step toward Gender Equality
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The implementation of NAI will be the responsibility of the Ministry for the Status of Women and Women's Rights (MSWWR). It will act as advocates in the following areas:
Impartiality regarding gender equality and equal rights in the judicial system
Equal education opportunities for women
The right to dignity and respect regarding treatment of women's sexual and reproductive health
A zero-tolerance policy regarding any kind of violence directed at women and girls
Equal opportunities for women regarding employment and wages
Equal opportunities for women's involvement in the decision-making process
Minister Morquette of MSWWR presented a report on the status of women in Haiti and other regions around the globe, where gender equality needs strong policy-making. She pointed out the obstacles Haitian women confront in the health, political, socio-economic, cultural, and civic arenas. She implored all actors concerned to carry out the policies of EFH and NAI.
Currently the GOH under-represents women: for senate seats 209 men and only 23 women are running; for deputy seats 1,495 men and 128 women; for the presidency 64 men and 6 women.
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