Govt approves theme and slogan for 50th anniversary of National Timorese Women’s Day
DÍLI, 26 August 2026 (TATOLI) — The Council of Ministers has approved a draft Government Resolution adopting the official theme and slogan for celebrations marking the 50th Anniversary of National Timorese Women’s Day.
The resolution was approved following a presentation by Secretary of State for Equality Elvina de Sousa Carvalho.
The approved theme is “Women of Timor-Leste: Celebrating 50 Years of Equality and Inclusion,” and the slogan is “We, the Women of Timor-Leste, will never give up; we will continue to fight for Equality and Inclusion.”
“The celebrations aim to honour and recognise the historic contributions of Timorese women, reinforce commitment to gender equality and social inclusion, and promote women’s active participation in national development,” said in a statement.
The programme also aims to pay tribute to the many generations of women who, over the past 50 years, have contributed to Timor-Leste’s independence, peace, and development.
The programme includes an opening ceremony on November 3rd, 2026, in the Municipality of Bobonaro, honouring National Heroine Maria Tapó. It will feature cultural and sporting activities, a Mass of Thanksgiving, and community dialogue.
On November 6th, the official national ceremony will take place at the Dili Convention Centre and will feature a seminar on the role of women in peacebuilding, equality, and development; exhibitions highlighting women’s contributions to the national resistance and state-building; and cultural and artistic activities. The municipalities will also hold commemorative activities.
The Secretariat of State for Equality is responsible for coordinating the celebrations and for establishing the organising committee, in collaboration with the relevant ministries, municipal authorities, civil society organisations, development partners, and other relevant entities.
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