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Côte d’Ivoire-AIP/ Un lavage-auto inauguré pour contribuer à l’autonomisation des jeunes filles

The representative of the Minister of Women, Family and Children, Cissoko Haliath N’Houda wife Sylla inaugurated a car wash called “O Feminine by les Assos’ in order to contribute to the empowerment of women.

‘We are proud to see our sisters here in the choice of trades said to be reserved for men. Let us all work together to eliminate the obstacles that hinder the development of women’, urged Ms. Cissoko, during the ceremony.

Furthermore, she invited everyone to commit to guaranteeing equal opportunities for all women and encouraging their active participation in all aspects of the country’s socio-economic life.

Co-head of the wash, Julie Aubin Diabagaté explained that the opening of this wash emanates from the desire to be at the side of women, to allow them to work towards their financial independence and above all to look into the crucial questions of empowerment. women, one of President Alassane Ouattara’s visions.

Ms. Diabagaté revealed that after having recruited more than twenty girls only ten agreed to continue the adventure since the work requires physical effort.

She expressed her gratitude to several authorities present, including the Honorable Kader Aboudramane Ouattara, representative of the mayor of the commune of Koumassi at this ceremony which took place on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Abidjan.

Source: Agence Ivoirienne de Presse