Country / Region profile of: Mauritius

While Mauritius underwent inter-ethnic violence in 1992. In Mauritius, men and women enjoy the same rights under the Constitution and the law, yet cultural and societal barriers prevent women from playing a more active role in society. Mauritius ranks 112 out of 144 countries in the 2017 Global Gender Gap Index (GGI) and acceded to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on 9th July 1984. Mauritis acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on 23 July 2015.  In 2017, $23.8 million was spent by Mauritius on its military. Women in Mauritius endeavour to ensure greater participation of women in politics, and to insert gender-sensitive language into legislations while also making sure that these gender considerations are palpable at all levels.

"Women across the country have become conscious of the fact that there is low female representation and they are starting to get involved in politics." - Nita Kumaree Deerpalsing

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

$ 23,800,000
Military expenditure
Mauritius spends USD$23,800,000 on the military, including armed forces and peacekeeping forces, defence ministries, paramilitary forces, and military space activities.
National Action Plan
This amount could cover the creation of the country's first National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325... and its funding over several years
NAP 1325
Mauritius does not have a National Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.
WPS commitments
Unknown
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    SECURITY COUNCIL AND UNITED NATIONS ACTION

    At this point of time, PeaceWomen does not have statements from Mauritius on Women, Peace and Security issues at the Security Council. Search Security Council Resolutions pertaining to Mauritius here. 

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    NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

    Currently, Mauritius does not have a National Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.