SODELPA parliamentarian and Marama na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa has paid tribute to all those women in villages and settlements who handle countless tasks every day in her message for International Women’s Day.
Ro Teimumu says they carry out household chores, cooking, care for their families, prepare children ready for school and at times carry firewood and water.
She says often women earn extra money for their families by making handicrafts, diving for “kai”, making “rourou moci”, crabbing, or selling fruits and vegetables at roadsides or in markets.
When women step into important positions in business, public affairs & politics they bring new strength, vision and insights. Throughout Fiji women at many levels are making a difference & I admire them all. My full Statement on #IWD2019 :- https://t.co/UseN5dOPLl pic.twitter.com/sIr5WM8V1X
— Ro Teimumu Kepa (@RoTeimumuMP) March 7, 2019
Ro Teimumu says she sees them every day, the unsung heroes who make an incalculable contribution to our country.
She says they are role models of selfless effort and sacrifice to serve and they deserve our respect and praise.
This year's Women's Day celebration theme is “Balance for Better”.
