Men urged to support women

Mokgethi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Mokgethi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Men have been challenged to work side-by-side with women to share responsibility in breaking harmful cultural norms, practices and other barriers that hinder women’s equal and influential political participation.

Women in politics panellists made the call during a discussion of women’s political leadership and democratisation efforts in Africa at the international summit on constitutionalism and democratic consolidation in Africa.

The three-day summit, which started Wednesday, was co-hosted by the government of Botswana and National Democratic Institute (NDI).

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