Women’s participation in society merits greater attention and is not limited to economy related activities, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said on Monday.

Mr Fenech was speaking at the first of a series of pre-Budget consultation meetings the government will be holding with different sectors and interest groups.

He listed initiatives ranging from fiscal benefits to the extension of maternity leave.

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