BY INDY MAEALASIA
Miss Guadalcanal, Ezinma Kausua, has called for increased efforts to safeguard the rights of women and girls and to enhance their inclusivity within Guadalcanal Province.
While acknowledging the efforts made by the previous provincial government and the Guadalcanal Council of Women with the launch of the Women’s Policy in 2016, Miss Kausua emphasized that there are still instances where women are deprived of their right to participate fully in Guadalcanal society.
Speaking at the Guadalcanal’s 40th Second Appointed Day celebration yesterday, Miss Kausua highlighted the critical role that women and girls play in society, stressing the importance of their protection. “Women are the backbone of every family and community. They are the glue that holds our families together and the peacemakers who help resolve community conflicts. Our mothers are our first teachers, tailors, nurse aids, chefs, and the closest, most trusted consultants and that’s the truth,” she remarked.
Miss Kausua continued “Women are skilled farmers who dwell their land in plant crops to sustain our food supplies. They plant and cook our daily meals. They raise livestock which they sell to earn money for school fees. Women now are also becoming bread-winners, they shed tears and sweat as they struggle to support their families. They deserve gratitude” Miss Kausua added.
Miss Kausua also extended her appreciation to the provincial government for their support in endorsing her to be a part of the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant(MSIP)
