Committed to empowering girls, curbing gender-based violence: Gender Ministry

The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services on Sunday reiterated its commitment to empowering girls and women, and combatting gender-based violence.

In a statement released on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2020, the gender ministry's Child and Family Protection Service declared that it was endeavouring to inspire higher self-esteem and value in girls, develop every female as a capable individual, and increase women inclusion in senior posts.