Luanda - Vice-President Esperança da Costa highlighted this Friday, in Luanda, that inequality and violence against women are issues to be resolved urgently and a priority in the Executive's agenda.
On the official page of the Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa writes that the aim is to combat silence and give voice to complaints regarding gender prejudice, lack of opportunities, harassment and violation of their rights, in the public space, at work and in the family.
In the message alluding to March 8th, International Women's Day, the governor reaffirms women's growing access to the job market, being integrated in all sectors of social and political life, despite being confronted, here and there, by precarious employment, due to the low level of education, income and, in most cases, the glaring lack of opportunities.
It highlights that in Angola, women have been assuming a prominent role, professionally, playing a crucial role in promoting sustainable development, an essential and decisive factor in boosting our country's economic growth.
In conclusion, Esperança da Costa addresses women from all over the world, with great honor, pride, admiration and respect, her most sincere wishes for many successes, achievements and for them to remain resilient in the face of the inexorable changes that the Family has been undergoing in recent times.
In 1975, March 8th was established as International Women's Day by the United Nations. The date celebrates the many female achievements over the last few centuries, but it also serves as a warning about the gender issues that still persist around the world.
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