UNDP Mauritius 114d ago

What does gender equality in Mauritius really look like today? To mark International Women’s Day 2026, colleagues from across the United Nations in Mauritius come together for a candid conversation on women’s empowerment, gender equality, and the actions needed to accelerate progress. In this discussion, representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reflect on personal experiences and professional insights to explore some of the most pressing gender equality issues in Mauritius today. The conversation touches on key topics including: • Gender equality and women’s empowerment in Mauritius • Why gender equality is not only a women’s issue • Women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and access to opportunities • The intersection of climate change and gender inequality • Practical actions to advance Rights, Justice and Action for women and girls As Mauritius continues its development journey, advancing gender equality and women’s rights remains essential for inclusive, sustainable development. 🔗 Learn more about UNDP’s work on Gender Equality in Mauritius and Seychelles: https://www.undp.org/mauritius-seychelles/gender-equality 🌍 Discover more about UNDP Mauritius and Seychelles: https://www.undp.org/mauritius-seychelles #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #Mauritius #UNDP #ForAllWomenAndGirls #RightsJusticeAction