BY RODRICK DESURI
Auki
Violence against women and children, as well as women’s accessibility to services in Malaita Province remain a challenge even though activities have been implemented to engage them.
The Malaita Provincial Women concluded their policy review workshop and produced significant outcomes that indicate violence against women and children is an ongoing issue they face.
The outcomes of their discussions among the provincial departments and non-governmental organisations also showed positive hope for the future as they fight to reduce these challenges.
Solomon Sisimia from the Christian Care Centre said that activities and programmes have already been implemented by non-governmental organisations and divisions within the province.
He said that in order to achieve goals, non-governmental organisations and provincial government divisions need to work together.
“From what we have discussed and put here, there are real issues that need to be addressed. But once we (non-governmental organisations and provincial government divisions) come together, we can work on ways to support our women,” he said.
He also thanked those involved in the ongoing projects in the rural communities for engaging the women.
Meanwhile, Chairlady Freda Kofana acknowledged the participation of stakeholders during the two-day workshop.
She said that participating in the workshop might not seem important, but it contributes to the policies.
“I want to acknowledge our stakeholders for your participation during this two-day workshop. You might think that you don’t take part in this policy review, but your contributions and discussions mean that we are reviewing it together,” she said.
The two-day workshop ended yesterday.
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