Madar (Nouakchott) - The Organisation of Women of Reform, affiliated with the National Rally for Reform and Development (Tawassoul), held a seminar in Nouakchott on Saturday on Mauritanian women's contribution to political and social reform and their role in confronting corruption, authoritarianism and the decline in the level of public services.
In her speech, the organisation's president, Aicha Mint Bouna, stressed the importance of women's presence in public life, saying that the fact that they make up around 52% of the country's population gives them an essential place in shaping public policy, contributing to decision-making, monitoring the performance of institutions and defending the democratic process.
Mint Bouna called for raising women's representation to at least 40% of elected and administrative posts, along with a review and improvement of laws on the protection of women and the family. In this regard, she praised the "Mawadda" bill proposed by the party's parliamentary group.
The seminar's work was organised around three main themes: political reform and guaranteeing the peaceful transfer of power, the impact of corruption and weak public services on families' situation, and ways to broaden women's participation in political work.
The women's organisation said the event is part of the activities accompanying the launch of Tawassoul's 2026-2027 political season, held under the slogan of the "three noes", expressing the party's rejection of extending mandates, of corruption and deteriorating services, and of restrictions on freedoms.
