Gov’ts urged to prioritize women’s rights

She was addressing the 8th African Regional Conference on Women (Beijing+15), which commenced in Banjul, Gambia. The discussion brings together participants from over 43 African countries, among them about 28 African ministers in charge of gender affairs.

Barka said: ‘‘Supporting stronger role for African women will boost the economy, reduce infertility, improve child survival and slow population explosion, which are all proven ways to help achieve and maintain family constancy and national development.’’

She added: ‘‘With only five years remaining to the global landmark of Beijing+20 in 2015, it is high time Africa departed from this unproductive rule of 'doing business as usual.’’

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