Briefly, Mr. Chairman, I agree with Mr. Nerysoo's remarks that the solutions to these problems require a dialogue between men and women, and throughout society as a whole. It is not one gender's problem or the other's. In that dialogue, men and women must hear one another and understand one another. If we can accomplish that we will have accomplished a great deal. I draw no conclusions from the length of your discussion today. These problems are not solved overnight. They are solved with long-term commitment to the issues. I also agree that a consultative approach is appropriate in that it will be a learning approach for both Members of this Assembly and for those groups that may participate in it. The only word of caution that I would add to this, is that women's organizations have borne the principle responsibility for addressing these issues over the last many years. Those organizations, and the women who work in them, grow tired, and they need your help.
Ms. Peterson on Tabled Document 2-12(3): "the Justice House" Report Of The Special Advisor On Gender Equality
In the Legislative Assembly on December 4th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Tabled Document 2-12(3): "the Justice House" Report Of The Special Advisor On Gender Equality
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