‘Empowering the younger generation is a key focus of the Women’s Forum’.
This comment was made by Doctor Maria Doton while opening the event at Teidamu Hills in Lautoka.
Doton who is the President of this Forum says that it took her four years’ to make this dream of holding a forum to come true.
She says that this will serve as an inspiration not only to older women but also to the younger generation to come forward with their talents and contribute towards economic growth.
Meanwhile, Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa says that Fijian women have different skills and talents to showcase.
Vuniwaqa told the women at the forum that it is not a one person job but they all have to come out and show their skills.
She says women are equal contributors in generating income for their families, village and nation.