TO take gender and women’s issues to the forefront of policymaking, it is vital that women are seen to be strongly represented in the political arena. Unfortunately, women only make up a small number of people who make laws and policies that directly impact the public, of which half are women.
Empower, an NGO focusing on women’s political equality, answered with a resounding “NO” when asked if enough is being done to ensure women are being represented in decision-making positions in all spheres.
