Commonwealth meeting

Commonwealth Ministers pledge four-point plan to empower women

The meeting outlined the steps needed to action the four-point plan including the importance of engaging with national, regional and international partners to mobilise communities - including men and boys - to change attitudes towards family violence

 The ministers joined campaigners, senior government officials and civil society representatives at the 11th Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting in Apia, Samoa to explore solutions to burning issues that hamper women’s progress.

During the meeting the Commonwealth announced measures to achieve gender justice.