Permanent Secretary for Women Youth Children and Family Affairs, Ethel Sigimanu has urged Government Gender Focal Points to ensure women and men have equal access to the same opportunities, and can enjoy life equally as Solomon Islands citizens.
The Gender Focal Point officers are currently attending a gender analysis workshop, tailored to the Solomon Islands context.
Speaking to officially open the workshop on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary said there is a need for technical expertise and awareness about gender issues, thus the need to train the Gender Focal Points in gender-related analysis, budgeting and planning.
