the equal representation of women and men enhances democratisation of governance in both transitional and consolidated democracies. - Charlotte Lobe

And the reason for this is for us to appreciate that even though we are far apart, we are one people and there’s a lot that we can achieve as one people.

women’s experiences are different from men’s and need to be represented in discussions that result in policy making and implementation. These different experiences mean that women ‘do politics’ differently from men.

Gender equality and women’s empowerment remain central tenets for development in the country, the continent and across the world. However, the nagging claws of gender inequality in the continent continue to impede women from contributing to the development agenda and lending their voice as they are precluded from many development-oriented conversations.