Embassy of The Bahamas, Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
22 August 2023
Press Release
Her Excellency Cheryl E. Bazard’s presence at the high-level side event on gender-based violence, organized under the auspices of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, exemplifies The Bahamas’ commitment to tackling pressing issues that hinder the progress of gender equality. The event served as a standing-room-only platform for engaging conversations and strategies to combat gender-based violence and ensure the empowerment of women and girls.
The Embassy of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium proudly announces the participation of Her Excellency Cheryl E. Bazard, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to the European Union, in the momentous 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting (#WAMM2023) held at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in The Bahamas. The event commenced today, focusing on the theme “Transformative Leadership for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.”
The 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting, hosted by the Government of The Bahamas from 21st to 23rd August 2023, gathers eminent figures and decision-makers in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment. The meeting serves as a pivotal platform for reviewing the progress towards achieving gender parity across four key Commonwealth priorities: women in leadership, women’s economic empowerment, ending violence against women and girls, and addressing gender in relation to climate change. This year’s discussions also place a special emphasis on the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities.
Her Excellency Cheryl E. Bazard’s presence at the high-level side event on gender-based violence, organized under the auspices of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, exemplifies The Bahamas’ commitment to tackling pressing issues that hinder the progress of gender equality. The event served as a standing-room-only platform for engaging conversations and strategies to combat gender-based violence and ensure the empowerment of women and girls.
The outcomes from the discussions at the 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting will significantly influence the gender equality agenda for the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in 2024. The Embassy of The Bahamas commends Ambassador Bazard’s active involvement in these discussions, underlining the nation’s dedication to fostering gender equality and women’s empowerment at both regional and international levels.
The 13 WAMM is an essential platform for sharing experiences, shaping strategies, and building partnerships to drive change. The Embassy of The Bahamas celebrates the continuation of this triennial tradition, strengthening the commitment of Commonwealth countries to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment for sustainable development.
About The Embassy, Belgium: The Embassy of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Kingdom of Belgium liaises with the Bahamas High Commission in London to perform a number of consular functions, including the processing and issuance of visas, the issuance of passports, the legalisation of documents, and assistance to Bahamian nationals in distress.
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