Hazel Brown, co-ordinator of the Network of NGOs for the advancement of women, hopes after the October 21 local government elections that 50 per cent of councillors will be women as well as 50 per cent of aldermen elected under the newly-implemented proportional representation. Brown made the announcement yesterday at a news conference at the Professional Centre, Fitzblackman Drive, Port-of-Spain. She said the network has been holding skills training sessions for women to ensure that those interested in being representatives at the local government level were well prepared to do so.
We invite you to read the full article published September 17, 2013
Hazel Brown, co-ordinator of the Network of NGOs for the advancement of women, hopes after the October 21 local government elections that 50 per cent of councillors will be women as well as 50 per cent of aldermen elected under the newly-implemented proportional representation. Brown made the announcement yesterday at a news conference at the Professional Centre, Fitzblackman Drive, Port-of-Spain. She said the network has been holding skills training sessions for women to ensure that those interested in being representatives at the local government level were well prepared to do so.
We invite you to read the full article published September 17, 2013