Xarxa de Dones Parlamentàries Meets ADA to Review Gender Equality Progress
Andorran parliamentary women's network and ADA discussed two decades of equality laws, noting positive advances but calling for continued efforts.
Key Points
- Meeting reviewed impacts of 20 years of gender equality laws, deemed positive for parity.
- Full equality still pending; ongoing efforts needed.
- Interest in partnerships to increase initiative visibility.
- Urged consultation on legislation; explored ADA's CEDAW membership.
The executive committee of the Xarxa de Dones Parlamentàries met with representatives from the Associació de Dones d’Andorra (ADA) on Thursday evening to review progress on gender equality.
Attending for the ADA were president Elvira Geli, along with Íngrid Gómez-Landero and Alba Cervós. The parliamentary network was represented by Sandra Codina, the general deputy and committee president; vice-president and general councillor Maria Àngels Aché; secretary Sílvia Bonet; and member Mariona González.
Participants discussed the effects of equality laws passed over the past two decades. ADA representatives described the overall assessment as positive, noting that Andorran society has moved toward greater parity between men and women. They stressed, however, that full equality remains elusive and requires ongoing efforts.
The groups also expressed interest in forging partnerships with other organisations to boost the visibility of their initiatives. They urged policymakers to consult the associational network during reviews of existing legislation or when drafting new measures on equality and women's rights.
Finally, the conversation touched on the potential for the ADA to join the Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
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