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The National Women’s Council was set up in 1985 under an Act of parliament which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare. ​ Its main objectives are to: Establish and maintain effective communication with women organizations; Ensure coordination of groups of women and organization; Assist in the implementation and evaluation of Government policies as they relate to the needs of women; Cooperate and if necessary, affiliate with other bodies, whether in Mauritius or outside, having similar aims; and Identify and recommend to the National Committee actions and the projects what will promote the integration of women in development. Policy Implementation for Women’s Empowerment A holistic and coherent approach has been adopted to implement activities and projects to address women’s issues by: Facilitating their involvement in economic activities: Promoting self development and employabili

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