Minister Nori joins World Leaders in urging global solidarity for women’s development

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Solomon Islands Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Hon. Cathy Nori, joined leaders around the world this week to call for global solidarity for women’s development during the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing on Monday.

Minister Nori used the global gathering of leaders to highlight the Solomon Islands’ current progress and challenges in women’s development across the country.

She highlighted that through the Government’s national gender equality and women’s development policies, the Solomon Islands continues to advocate for initiatives that protect women and girls from violence, support women’s role in government, and encourage women’s leadership at all levels of society.

“Across our islands, women are rising as community leaders, change-makers, and helping to build stronger and more resilient communities, she said.

Hon. Nori, however, highlighted that the Solomon Islands journey is without challenges, noting the effects of climate change on women and girls in the communities.

“Our journey is not without challenges. The growing impact of climate change continues to affect women and girls disproportionately,” she said.

“Indeed, every challenge allows us to collaborate and reaffirm our shared responsibility to ensure no one is left behind due to this disadvantage,” Hon. Nori added.

The global gathering noted that the Beijing Declaration in 1995 created a comprehensive and visionary plan, which is still the most progressive benchmark for women’s and girls’ rights.

Much has improved, but there is a long way to go. Female participation in politics and the economy, freedom from abuse and sexual and reproductive health rights are still contested.

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– Government Communication Unit