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Global Women Leaders Demand Urgent Gender Reforms at Commonwealth Forum 2024

Victor Gotevbe by Victor Gotevbe
October 23, 2024
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Global Women Leaders Demand Urgent Gender Reforms at Commonwealth Forum 2024

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Over 400 global leaders and advocates united at the 2024 Commonwealth Women’s Forum in Apia, Samoa, on 21–22 October 2024. demanding swift action to eliminate gender barriers across 56 member nations. The two-day summit brought together prime ministers, ministers, activists, and business leaders who crafted a compelling vision for women’s advancement.

Their forthcoming report challenges Commonwealth leaders to take bold steps to transform women’s roles in government, business, and society. The delegates pushed for enhanced protections against violence, more women in leadership positions, broader economic access, and increased funding for women-led climate initiatives.

Recent UN data paints a stark reality: despite some progress, women’s equality remains distant. Current trends suggest 137 years before poverty affects women and men equally, while gender balance in parliaments might take until 2063. The findings show how various factors like disability, age, and identity create complex challenges for women.

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Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Arjoon Suddhoo revealed that no Sustainable Development Goal 5 gender targets are progressing as needed. He challenged member nations to eliminate gender inequality by 2030.

South African Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike drew from her personal story as a survivor to rally support against gender violence. She pushed for both policy reforms and fundamental shifts in social attitudes.

Siliniu Lina Chang of the Samoa Victim Support Group shared a femicide victim’s last words, making an urgent case for practical changes. She advocated for more medical experts, victim support officers, and court safety measures to protect vulnerable women.

Tuvaluan Prime Minister Hon Feleti Penitala Teo called for men and boys to actively dismantle gender barriers. He argued that male participation creates better outcomes for everyone.

Joleen Mataele, Vice-Chair of the Commonwealth Equality Network, highlighted how discrimination affects disaster response, with marginalized groups often denied access to evacuation centers during climate crises. She pushed for education to ensure protection for all.

The Forum, co-hosted with Samoa’s government, set clear demands for building an equitable future where every woman and girl can thrive.

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