We must ensure more women participate in policy making. We must ensure more women become involved in politics. One of the biggest obstacles is balancing women's roles as mothers and homemakers with working outside the home. Political meetings, and functions at can often coincide with the time that priority is given to children. Where possible, cr ches and child care facilities must be arranged to allow women to participate more freely.
Women also tend to lack confidence and be less sure of themselves than men.
In this regard there is a need to educate women in how to participate in politics. This can be done through carrying out public information campaigns on the need for and the importance of women's participation in political life. There is a need for more training courses for women in the fields of public speaking, communication, and leadership, so that they can take up roles within the political arena. Campaigns should also be undertaken to encourage the population, especially women to vote. This is not a job solely for Government - NGO's and the media also have a role to play.