KINGSTON, CMC – Minister of Gender, Olivia Grange, has congratulated all girls who’ve been elected or appointed to the brand new parliament.
Of the 189 candidates for the latest Common Elections, 53 had been girls, of whom 19 have been elected.
In a press release on Saturday, Grange stated she was “pleased to see so many ladies permitting their names to go ahead and successful the boldness of the voters. Girls have lengthy been among the many most devoted foot troopers in political group in Jamaica, and it is just proper that extra girls ought to take their place as representatives.”
Seven girls have additionally been appointed to the Senate.
Grange stated she seemed ahead to participating with girls members of parliament and Senators by way of the Caucus of Girls Parliamentarians, a sessional committee comprising all girls within the Home.
The Caucus, established in 2022, gives a platform for ladies in parliament to debate points associated to girls’s rights and gender equality.
It additionally allows girls to undertake actions which have a constructive affect on the inclusiveness of the legislature, legislative course of, and the nation as a complete.
“It’s important that we improve the variety of girls decision-makers on the highest ranges and provides them full assist,” stated Grange.
“There are not any downsides, and all of us profit when men and women work collectively to deal with the challenges that all of us face.”
