Pretoria - Police Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu says the decisions that are adopted at the 51st session of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) must contribute to world peace and stability.
In her closing remarks at the conference, Sotyu said the IAWP must continue sustaining itself as a global collective player that seeks to better the livelihoods of all people, especially in Africa.
“This platform must be an opportunity for effective articulation against gender-based violence, and all violent crimes against women and children. IAWP must be a space for sharing ideas on how to mainstream issues of economic growth, job creation and equality in the fight and prevention of crime,” said Sotyu.
It is the first time since the association’s formation in 1915 that its conference is being held on the African continent.
The conference held in Durban brought together over 1 000 delegates under the theme ‘A century of experience to excellence’, which allowed for an in-depth and diverse debate on the role that women play in the combating of crime, and the evolution of the role that women play in policing -- not only locally but also internationally.
It further allowed for in-depth discussions on the many successes and ground breaking roles that women play in the day-to-day law enforcement environments. – SAnews.gov.za
