The Government seeks the well-being of all Peruvian women, the
President of the Republic Dina Boluarte said on Wednesday at a working meeting with female authorities and representatives of social organizations and military institutions on the occasion of
International Women's Day.
At the meeting "Equality Protagonists: urgent measures for a better country," the Head of State highlighted the work of Peruvian women, who with their work, efforts, and dedication have created spaces in society and faced sexism.
In this regard, the dignitary pointed out that the Executive Branch, mainly the ministries, have focused on women in the Andes, in the jungle, on the coast, and from all over Peru, with a view to continuing to promote equality, fairness, and development of female Peruvians.
"We have no other purpose than to seek the well-being of all of us, the women, as well as of girls from Cuna Mas, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, universities, and entrepreneurs who are looking for a better space," the President remarked.
Under this premise, Mrs. Boluarte stressed the importance of building the future with hope, in unity, and based on peace and sincere dialogue.
Participating in the meeting were Ministers Ana Cecilia Gervasi (Foreign Affairs), Leslie Urtega (Culture), Rosa Gutierrez (Health), Nelly Paredes (Agrarian Development and Irrigation), Hania Perez de Cuellar (Housing), as well as female vice-ministers, legislators, regional authorities, leaders of social organizations, and representatives of the National Police, Army, Navy, Air Force.
The aim was to listen to female leaders and authorities while reporting on the main proposals, progress, and achievements made by the sectors.
Furthermore, the meeting was intended to present the commitments and urgent measures to be carried out in terms of gender equality and non-discrimination against women.
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Publicado: 8/3/2023