International Women’s Conference, 30 August 2017, 9pm

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Day Two: 30 August 2017
Time Activity Responsible
9h00 - 9h30 Recap of key issues
identified in Day One
Plenary Chairperson
9h30 – 10h10
(x10 mins per
panelist)
Panel discussion - The
role of Parliaments in
changing the world of
work for women.
The panel session will
focus on pulling the
conference themes
together by zoning into the
role of Parliaments in
legislative and oversight
activities that address the
barriers to women’s
effective participation in
both the economy and in
their world of work. This
discussion should include a
focus on:
• Legislative review
• Parliamentary
oversight
• The use of
international
Moderator: Deputy Chairperson of
the NCOP
Panellists:
• Hon T Didiza, South Africa
• Mme Yacouba, Niger
(Confirmed)
• Hon Hanoomanjee, Parliament of
Mauritius (Confirmed)
• Hon F Binta, Nigeria (TBC) 
instruments
The session will also focus
on how to build interparliamentary
relationships
in this regard, particularly
on the continent.
10h10 – 11h00 Plenary Discussion
11h00 – 11h30 Tea Break
11h30 – 12h30 Facilitated discussion to
develop a plan of action
Plenary Chairperson/Program
Director
12h30 – 13h00 Adoption of Declaration Chairperson of the National Council
of Provinces
13h00 – 14h00 Lunch
14h00 – 16h00 Tours (sightseeing or shopping) / Members departure

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