Donegal County Council will host the ‘EMPOWER HER’ seminar this month, geared toward exploring methods to boost feminine illustration in politics.
The occasion which is happening on the County Home Lifford on Friday twenty fourth Might, from 11am-1pm, will handle the urgent want for higher gender range in public illustration inside Donegal.
On the final native elections in 2019, 4 feminine Councillors out of a complete Council of 37 members had been elected (simply over 10 per cent).
Senator Eileen Flynn is the only real feminine member of the Oireachtas from Donegal.
The ‘EMPOWER HER’ seminar will function a platform for numerous voices to come back collectively to discover methods to foster higher inclusion and empowerment of ladies in politics.
Attendees will hear contributions from quite a lot of stakeholders, together with elected representatives, group leaders, representatives from the enterprise sector, and members of the voluntary sector.
One of many highlights of the occasion would be the participation of ‘See Her Elected,’ an organisation devoted to supporting and empowering girls searching for political workplace. Their insights and experiences will provide priceless views on overcoming obstacles and selling a extra equitable political panorama.
Patsy Lafferty, Director of Service for Housing, Company and Cultural Companies, Donegal County Council mentioned this occasion is essential to raised perceive the obstacles for girls coming into politics, but in addition getting elected.
He additional added that “The ‘EMPOWER HER’ occasion is recognition of our dedication to selling gender equality and fostering an inclusive political surroundings inside Donegal. By participating with numerous stakeholders we hope to come back away with modern methods which result in significant change and pave the way in which for elevated feminine political illustration in County Donegal. It’s not a straightforward activity, nevertheless it’s one we should handle proactively.”
Members of the general public are invited to participate in a public survey https://seek the advice of.donegal.ie/en/content material/empower-her answering quite a lot of questions round feminine participation in politics which shall be mentioned on the seminar.
The ‘EMPOWER HER’ occasion is only one step in direction of a extra consultant and inclusive native and nationwide authorities.
Donegal County Council is encouraging all stakeholders, advocates, and group members enthusiastic about gender equality and political illustration to affix the dialog and contribute to the dialogue.
For extra details about the ‘EMPOWER HER’ seminar please contact Mary Clyde, PPN Co-ordinator at [email protected].
To register for the occasion please RSVP to Joanne Sweeney, [email protected] or 087 6237373 by Monday 20 Might.
Council seminar to deal with supporting girls in politics was final modified: Might thirteenth, 2024 by
