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This year, on 8 March, International Women's Day was celebrated in Abidjan office. Regional Secretary, Zakari Koudougou, specifically addressed to women staff recognizing their efforts for the smooth running of the office. He took opportunity of this day to encourage all staff to promote justice, equality, peace and above all respect to each other.

His speech served as introduction to Léocadie Abouo, Africa Regional Coordinator of UNI Women to present the work of the UNI Equal Opportunities Department. She gave to each member of staff and commented on the practical guide to establish Equality Policies in Union Organization. She recommended that they use it in their sectoral activities, but also to be ambassadors of equality around them in their environment outside the office.

To conclude, the Regional Secretary is committed to improving the working conditions of women, whenever this proves necessary.