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UNFPA trains Djibouti officials to include equality in budgets

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The United Nations Population Fund held a workshop in Djibouti City on governance for women’s rights and incorporating equality into public budgets. The meeting brought together parliamentarians, local officials and civil society representatives, La Nation reported.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held a workshop in Djibouti City on Thursday to help elected officials and civil society representatives incorporate equality between women and men into budgets, La Nation reported. The training, held at the Best Western hotel, brought together parliamentarians and local officials.

Discussions focused on governance in support of women’s rights and gender-responsive budgeting. The aim is to better incorporate equality into public policies and budget decisions.

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