This was said to Angop on Wednesday by the chairwoman of the Angolan Women Network, Júlia Ornelas, at the opening ceremony of a seminar on “Gender and governance”.

 
She said that the female participation in the public, civic, political and social matters is an indicator of deep consolidation of democracy.
 

In addition, the source said that it is essential to acknowledge the women’s rights and gender equality for fundamental values enshrined in the Angolan constitution.