Port Louis COE
Port Louis COE
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. It is the largest city of the country and main port, which borders the Indian Ocean.
Introduction
The City Council of Port Louis, formerly known as the Municipal Council of Port Louis, was set up in 1850 by ordinance No. 16 which was passed by the Council of Government on 27th December 1849, coming into force on 1st January 1850. Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. It is the largest city of the country and main port, which borders the Indian Ocean. The Council has not participated in the Summit and done any entrepreneurship work.
Fact file
Province:
Port Louis
Population:
140,430
Joined COE programme:
2011
# Councillors:
33 (11 female; 22 male)
Sunrise Campaign:
No
Latest Summit:
None
Stories of change
Shenaz Soubha - Mauritius
Along this path, Gender Links has been a constant source of support for me. Loga, the Francophone Director in Mauritius, has been an inspiration for me. One of the biggest things I've gained from Gender Links is visibility. Before, I was active in the community, but was still invisible to people I hadn't worked with directly. Now, I have very good media support. The media will follow my steps and see what I've been doing, and press around the country tracks my activities. This is a positive cycle, because it strengthens my impact, and brings more respect to my work. In the past, I may not have seen the value of this. But now, I'm always proactive in interacting with the media, because i understand the importance that comes with speaking up as a Muslim, and as a woman. My voice is valuable.Go to: Find out more- Go to: Find out more
Mauritius: Ntach Hossanny
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Mauritius: Neena Ramdenee
