Pierre Administration Committed To Women’s Empowerment

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre leads an administration that places paramount importance on advancing women’s rights and empowerment, especially as the world commemorates International Women’s Day on March 8th. As the nation celebrates International Women’s Day, the Hon. Philip J. Pierre-led administration remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing women’s rights and empowerment across the nation. With a firm belief in the fundamental importance of gender equality, the government has implemented policies aimed at improving gender equality and addressing the unique challenges faced by women in various aspects of their lives. One significant initiative involves the ground breaking decision to regulate the prices of women’s sanitary products, ensuring their accessibility and affordability for all women in our society. This strategic move underscores the government’s commitment to promoting women’s health and well-being, while also addressing the critical issue of period poverty, which hinders many women and girls from accessing menstrual hygiene products. Additionally, within the framework of the Universal Health Coverage program, expectant mothers who register through their local wellness centres receive complimentary phlebotomy services and a free ultrasound every trimester, further supported by the private sector. Notably, the maternal care program has observed an increase in the number of...