Africa: Pan-African Parliament's Report Adopted

Lawmakers on Monday unanimously adopted the Report on the 3rd Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) during the latter's October session in South Africa.

The Report looked at issues relating to enhanced African integration with a view to expediting development vis-à-vis Agenda 2063 adopted by the authority of heads of state during the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity/Africa Union. The Report challenged African parliamentarians to play a key role in the continent's integration through sensitisations and dialogue, putting in place legislations for sustainable development in all aspects. Tabling the report before lawmakers, Hon. Bintanding Jarjue of Foni Berefet, informed that the session explored women's rights and violence against women. She said it also looked at mechanisms available to uphold and enforce women's rights at regional and national levels. Hon. Jarjue further stated that it was meant to enable women parliamentarians have an in-depth understanding of the scope of violence against women across the continent and implications for women's health and development. She further indicated that it also envisaged strategic partnerships to end all forms of violence against women in the continent and recommend the way forward in terms of actions that need to be taken in this regard.

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