Fiji: women are still under-represented in Parliament
Source: The Fiji Times
Women are still under-represented in Parliament. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar made the remark in her response to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere’s Parliament opening address. “I emphasise that we, as a people, must take steps to ensure that our women are fully empowered to actively participate in our economy,” Ms Akbar said.
She reiterated what Ratu Wiliame said about public participation saying that it is not only the constitutional right of all Fijians, she is talking about the age to vote, but also to be able to contest elections, and she encouraged more women who aspire to attain political leadership or intend to go on the path to do so.
Click here to read the full article published by The Fiji Times on 13 December 2021.
Women are still under-represented in Parliament. Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar made the remark in her response to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere’s Parliament opening address. “I emphasise that we, as a people, must take steps to ensure that our women are fully empowered to actively participate in our economy,” Ms Akbar said.
She reiterated what Ratu Wiliame said about public participation saying that it is not only the constitutional right of all Fijians, she is talking about the age to vote, but also to be able to contest elections, and she encouraged more women who aspire to attain political leadership or intend to go on the path to do so.
Click here to read the full article published by The Fiji Times on 13 December 2021.
