This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Member of Parliament from the Kingdom of Lesotho – Mamoipone Senauone, who also serves her country at the Pan African Parliament. Ms Senauone sheds light on interventions in Lesotho that focus on educating girls, including free primary education, encouraging the pursuit of science and technology studies, distributing sanitary protection so that menstruation does not interrupt their schooling, and promoting the return of young mothers to attend school. We note the need to address gender-based violence as social, cultural and economic impediment to the progress of girls and women.  Additionally, we look at the role of politics and the power to influence positive change through policies. Tune in for more…

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