Power of the VOICE Seminar exploring the issues surrounding the

political influence of women in Guernsey

Are the voices of women in Guernsey being heard?Join the discussion on 28 November at Les Cotils

featuring ROBERTA BLACKMAN-WOODS MP

Event organised by Soroptimist

International Guernsey

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Power of the VOICE Seminar exploring the issues surrounding the

political influence of women in Guernsey

Are the voices of women in Guernsey being heard?Join the discussion on 28 November at Les Cotils

featuring ROBERTA BLACKMAN-WOODS MP

Power of the VOICE Seminar 28 November 2015, Les Cotils

Women make up over half the population of Guernsey and 46% of the local workforce, yet hold only five out of 47 States seats.

• Are the voices of the women of Guernsey being heard?• What role do women play in setting the policy and political direction for

our island?• Is the wider Guernsey population represented at political level?

Join us to debate and explore how to bring about an enthusiastic engagement of women in the political process.

PROGRAMME

8.30am - Breakfast

9.00am - 1.00pm - SeminarPanel discussions, presentations and dialogue

GUEST SPEAKER Roberta Blackman-Woods MP

The event will be interactive with a clear focus on creating a ‘what’s next?’ action plan.

Before becoming MP, Roberta was a university professor in social policy and had previously served as a local councillor. Roberta’s interests in Parliament are housing, planning, international development, foreign affairs and regeneration. She founded and chairs the All-Party Balanced and Sustainable Communities Group and is a Co-Chair of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Afghanistan and the All-Party Universities Group.

Roberta Blackman-Woods MP

Only £15

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