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Women empowerment in Seychelles

Women make half of the world's population, which is reason enough to empower women. Studies have shown women start small businesses faster than men. In Seychelles, women's life expectancy is longer than men hence more emphasis has been put in regards to bettering the lives of women for equal opportunities as their male counterparts. A number of institutions are involved in women empowerment initiatives and these are listed below.

angle-left Seychelles Association of Professional Women

Seychelles Association of Professional Women

Seychelles Association of Professional Women (SAWOP) aims to encourage and support professional women in Seychelles, and promote solidarity among women in general.

  • To carry out research on issues related to gender and the development process in Seychelles
  • To share experience and use the influence of role models to encourage young women to take control of their lives so as to participate more fully in the development of the country
  • To promote female education and active female participation in the socio-economic development of the country
  • To promote gender awareness in education and training in Seychelles and organize activities towards gender sensitization in the society.

Empowerment programs:

  • Gender
  • Youth
  • Women
  • Professional

Contact information

P.O. Box 1191
Tel: (248) 324914
Email: sawop@seychelles.net
Focal person: Mrs. Clena Volcere