More women for local, national elections
Source: The Fiji Times
IT’S the responsibility of political parties to ensure that more women take part in local and national elections, says Assistant Foreign Minister and Deputy Speaker Lenora Qereqeretabua.
Additionally, Ms Qereqeretabua said making political life safer for women was crucial.
“Many capable women in politics face unfair attacks, making them reluctant to participate in public office,” she said, adding that addressing these issues was essential for a more inclusive society. The 2022 general election witnessed a decline in the number of female politicians compared with the 2018 election.
Click here to read the full article published by The Fiji Times on 13 December 2023.
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IT’S the responsibility of political parties to ensure that more women take part in local and national elections, says Assistant Foreign Minister and Deputy Speaker Lenora Qereqeretabua.
Additionally, Ms Qereqeretabua said making political life safer for women was crucial.
“Many capable women in politics face unfair attacks, making them reluctant to participate in public office,” she said, adding that addressing these issues was essential for a more inclusive society. The 2022 general election witnessed a decline in the number of female politicians compared with the 2018 election.
Click here to read the full article published by The Fiji Times on 13 December 2023.
Image by The Fiji Times
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