Seychelles

National Assembly

Formal or informal: Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs: No
The caucus is cross-party: Yes
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus: No information available
Issues dealt with by the caucus: Anything to do with women, children, families and vulnerable groups.

The objective of the Caucus is to strengthen the voice of the women legislators in the Assembly.

To promote solidarity among women in general and among women parliamentarians in particular;

To influence policy and legislation from a gender perspective;

To raise awareness of gender equality issues in parliament;

To enhance the capacity of women parliamentarians as effective legislators and representatives;

To ensure that gender equality policy and legislation is effectively implemented;

To lobby for support from non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations.
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action: No
The caucus has a communication plan: No

Contact / Address: Ms. Samia Lebon
Secretary to Women’s Parliamentary Caucus & Senior Hansard Officer
Seychelles

Hon. Regina Esparon
Chairperson
Seychelles
Phone: +248-4285600
Fax number: No information available
E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]
Web site: https://www.nationalassembly.sc/committees/standing-committees/womens-parliamentary-caucus