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History in the making as Trinidad and Tobago's first female president sworn in

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History in the making as Trinidad and Tobago's first female president sworn in

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Eight years after the country's first female Prime Minister was elected, Trinidad and Tobago witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of the country's first female President, Paula-Mae Weekes. 

Following her swearing in, President Weekes said that citizens have to make the choice to fight the 'darkness' threatening the nation.

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Eight years after the country's first female Prime Minister was elected, Trinidad and Tobago witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of the country's first female President, Paula-Mae Weekes. 

Following her swearing in, President Weekes said that citizens have to make the choice to fight the 'darkness' threatening the nation.

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Trinidad and Tobago elects its first female president: Paula-Mae Weekes

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Trinidad and Tobago elects its first female president: Paula-Mae Weekes

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Justice Paula-Mae Weekes has been elected president of island nation Trinidad and Tobago. This makes her the first woman to lead the twin sovereign island in the southernmost part of the Caribbean.

She was nominated by the government and endorsed by the country’s opposition leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, to serve as the country’s next head of state.

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Justice Paula-Mae Weekes has been elected president of island nation Trinidad and Tobago. This makes her the first woman to lead the twin sovereign island in the southernmost part of the Caribbean.

She was nominated by the government and endorsed by the country’s opposition leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, to serve as the country’s next head of state.

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Trinidadian women gain ground at the ballot box

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Trinidadian women gain ground at the ballot box

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With support from UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, the Network of NGOs in Trinidad and Tobago is training women to be more effective in running for election. They seek to learn the rules, use the rules and change the system.

We invite you to read the full article published June 27, 2014 by our partner, UN Women

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Gloria Calliste, candidata a concejal para el gobierno local, caminando en su circunscripción en Trinidad y Tabago. Foto cortesía del T & T Guardian.

With support from UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, the Network of NGOs in Trinidad and Tobago is training women to be more effective in running for election. They seek to learn the rules, use the rules and change the system.

We invite you to read the full article published June 27, 2014 by our partner, UN Women

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Hazel Brown hoping for more women councillors in Trinidad and Tobago

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Hazel Brown hoping for more women councillors in Trinidad and Tobago

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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.

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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.

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Trinidad and Tobago: Woman is Boss on Election Day

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Trinidad and Tobago: Woman is Boss on Election Day

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A check with the Elections and Boundaries Commission’s (EBC) Research Officer Neisha Ali, on Friday, indicated that close to 5000 more women than men are likely to cast their vote on November 5.
To read the full article, please visit Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday .

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A check with the Elections and Boundaries Commission’s (EBC) Research Officer Neisha Ali, on Friday, indicated that close to 5000 more women than men are likely to cast their vote on November 5.
To read the full article, please visit Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday .

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Trinidad and Tobago: Ugandan Activist Calls for More Women in Politics

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Trinidad and Tobago: Ugandan Activist Calls for More Women in Politics

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Ugandan political activist Winnie Byanyima said social stereotypes, lack of resources and time all play a role in women not reaching their full potential in politics.
To read the full article, please visit the Trinidad Express' Website.

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Ugandan political activist Winnie Byanyima said social stereotypes, lack of resources and time all play a role in women not reaching their full potential in politics.
To read the full article, please visit the Trinidad Express' Website.

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