On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mrs. Arianne Navarre-Marie, chaired the fourth meeting of the National Steering Committee on Gender Mainstreaming at the Hennessy Park Hotel in Ebène. The session aimed to review the progress made by ministries in implementing the National Gender Policy (NGP) 2022-2030 and in developing their respective gender-related policies and action plans.
In her address, Minister Navarre-Marie noted that 58% of the recommendations outlined in the NGP have been implemented by ministries. She highlighted key gender-responsive initiatives, including the establishment of the National Steering Committee on Gender Mainstreaming, the Inter-Ministerial Gender Technical Working Committee, and the reinforcement of gender cells within all ministries and departments.
She reported that six ministries have successfully developed their own sectoral gender policies, indicating a positive shift towards gender mainstreaming in the public sector. Currently, 48 gender cells are active across ministries and departments. To date, 150 officers have been trained to support gender mainstreaming efforts throughout the public sector, Mrs. Navarre-Marie added.
The Minister acknowledged the technical support received from the European Union (EU) in formulating effective gender mainstreaming strategies. Several capacity-building programmes led by EU experts have been conducted to enhance policy implementation.
Additionally, Mrs. Navarre-Marie emphasized the Ministry’s partnership with the Civil Service College Mauritius to equip public officers with the necessary knowledge and tools for conducting sectoral gender analyses and developing comprehensive gender plans. She reaffirmed the Ministry’s ongoing support and guidance to all government entities in promoting gender equality and fostering a more inclusive working environment.