Advocates of gender-based laws have been instructed to go to the grassroots and mobilise individuals who voted for National and State Assembly members to rally their support.
A high-level roundtable with chosen stakeholders to deepen talks, network, and engage on the pressing issue of low female representation in elective and appointive posts.
The debate over how to best encourage males to support this important policy is gaining traction ahead of the next election season.
Gender advocates were brought together to strategise on how best to avoid a repeat of the 9th Assembly where all gender related bills suffered a major setback.
Speakers canvased for unity of purpose and the determination never to give up.
Women in positions of authority are were also advised to be good mentors.
The advocacy for bill on additional seats for women focuses more on how leadership can be more representative and impactful for the people.
