The project has the overall objective of increasing inclusive and equitable civic and political participation for women, people living with disabilities and other marginalized groups. Many years ago, women involvement in political leadership, especially for rural women, was not a priority. Women did not push to exercise their right to political participation, but instead supported men into political leadership positions. In order to encourage women participation, it is important to call on men in the counties to serve as ‘drivers’ who support women and their decisions to take on political responsibilities. As main drivers of the women empowerment in the counties, women groups in towns and villages have plenty of potential.

Source: Front Page Africa September 11, 2020 02:41 UTC