A series of meetings have been held in Tunisia's Kairouan region as part of a joint program aimed at accelerating progress towards empowering rural women economically. The program, which is being implemented by the UN Women's Economic Empowerment of Rural Women project, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and the World Food Programme, targets around 1,400 women from Kairouan and Jendouba.
The initiative adopts a participatory approach that involves organizing direct meetings between rural women, journalists, representatives of local structures, and partners. This allows the women to share their experiences and daily realities. According to Nadia Touzri, director of the UN Women's Economic Empowerment of Rural Women project, these meetings provide an opportunity for rural women to express their concerns and difficulties, as well as present proposals and ideas to improve their living conditions and economic and social opportunities.
The meetings also aim to highlight the challenges faced by rural women, particularly those working in the agricultural sector, including working conditions, social protection, health coverage, and insurance against work accidents and transportation. Touzri emphasized the importance of conveying these concerns to relevant authorities and decision-makers. The campaign seeks to promote the role of the media in raising awareness about the contributions of rural women and the challenges they face.
The initiative aims to promote public policies and programs that are more responsive to the needs of rural women by enhancing coordination between concerned institutions and structures and encouraging media advocacy for their issues. This will contribute to expanding their participation in economic and social life and local development pathways. The program also seeks to support the rights of rural women and promote recognition of their role in economic activity.
The media content produced as part of this campaign will be published from October 12 to 27. The goal is to raise awareness about the issues faced by rural women and convey their concerns and proposals to the public and relevant authorities. This will help to strengthen their presence in public policies and promote a more responsive development approach to their expectations.
The program is a significant step towards promoting the economic and social empowerment of rural women in Tunisia. By providing a platform for their voices to be heard, the initiative aims to address the challenges they face and promote their participation in the economy and society. The program's impact is expected to be significant, with potential long-term benefits for the women and their communities.
Tunisia's efforts to promote the empowerment of rural women are ongoing, with various initiatives aimed at improving their economic and social status. The government and international organizations are working together to support these efforts and promote sustainable development in rural areas. The program's success will depend on continued support and coordination between stakeholders to ensure its objectives are met.
Key points
- The initiative targets around 1,400 women from Kairouan and Jendouba.
- The program aims to promote public policies and programs that are more responsive to the needs of rural women.
- The media content produced as part of this campaign will be published from October 12 to 27.
