Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo facts for kids
Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo is an important Mauritian politician. She has held many different jobs in the government. She is a member of a political group called the Militant Socialist Movement.
She represents a specific area, called Constituency No. 19, in the National Assembly. This is like the parliament where laws are made. She made history by becoming the first woman to be a Vice Prime Minister.
Becoming a Lawyer
Before she became a politician, Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo worked as a solicitor. A solicitor is a type of lawyer who helps people with legal problems. She worked in the Supreme Court of Mauritius, which is the highest court in Mauritius. She also worked in the Family Division of the court, helping families with their legal matters.
Her Journey in Politics
Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo started her political journey by being elected to the National Assembly. This first happened in the 2005 general election. She served in this role until 2010.
She was elected again in the 2014 general election. After this, she was given an important job as the Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions. She held this position until January 2017. In this role, she helped manage government programs that support people's well-being and safety.
Later in 2017, she became the Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare. This job meant she worked to make sure everyone, especially women and children, had equal opportunities and were safe.
From November 2017 to November 2019, she held the special title of Vice Prime Minister. At the same time, she was also the Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands. This role involved looking after local communities and preparing for natural disasters.
After the 2019 general election, she was once again appointed to a similar role. She became the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity. This shows her continued dedication to helping people and improving social support in Mauritius.
