LOMÉ – In a powerful symbolic gesture, the Togolese National Assembly organized a health walk on Saturday, March 29th, to promote every woman’s right to possess an identity document. Under the leadership of the institution’s president, Sévon-Tépé Kodjo Adédzé, deputies and staff members walked through the streets of Lomé, wearing white t-shirts bearing the inscription “A woman, an identity document.”
The procession, which departed from the National Assembly’s headquarters, followed a significant route, passing by the Lomé commune regional hospital (Kégué), Jean Paul II Boulevard, the entrance to Lomé II gate, Hédzranawoè market, the Petit contournement, the Football Federation, before returning to its starting point.
This initiative, overseen by a police escort and a medical team, allowed participants to raise public awareness about the importance of identity for women, while highlighting the benefits of physical activity.
A Legislative Commitment to Equality
On the National Assembly’s esplanade, the walkers engaged in stretching exercises and an awareness session on the advantages of sports. Ms. M’Boma Dianti Ameyo, 2nd parliamentary secretary and organizing member, recalled that this walk was part of the International Women’s Day celebration, marking the culmination of events organized by the Assembly.
She also reaffirmed the deputies’ commitment to voting for laws that promote access to an identity document for all women, an essential step towards equal rights.
This walk, beyond its sporting aspect, highlighted a crucial issue for women’s empowerment in Togo, and reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to their rights.
