The implementation of the National Strategy and Action Plan on the Elimination of Gender-based violence (GBV), was at the fore of discussions held, today, during the fourth High-Level Committee chaired by the Prime Minister, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, at the Treasury Building in Port-Louis.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Louis Steven Obeegadoo; the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun; the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mrs Kalpana Devi Koonjoo-Shah; and other Ministers were present.
Several senior police officers and other relevant authorities attended the committee. This important meeting takes place in the context of the implementation of the Action Plan and the National Strategy. The Prime Minister wants to know more, especially about the obstacles or difficulties that are hindering results.
In a statement, Prime Minister Jugnauth reiterated Government’s commitment to address the issue of GBV and eliminate any kind of violence against men and women. The objective, he stressed, is to ensure that both men and women lead a secured life and enjoy harmony and peace in the society.
“Ena boukou travay ki pe fer et byen sur ena ankor boukou pou kontinie fer,” said the Prime Minister. He added that there is an action plan that has been prepared and a document has been submitted and is being circulated. Pravind Jugnauth recalled that violence is not only physical but also psychological.
