Arima Mayor observes ‘special’ IWD

“This involves taking an active role, as a leader, to forge a more gender inclusive working environment.

My council has supported me in the pursuit of the third and fourth goal of the worldwide #Be- BoldForChange campaign to forge women’s advancement and celebrate women’s achievements.” The mayor added that with this in mind, the council will involve women in most committees, especially those which target youth development.

She said the council has held a school tour which, in part, included a motivational session for the students at girls’ schools; opened and increased interaction with burgesses on social media platforms where it has kept active discussions with the women of the community.

It added that during the Carnival period, the council introduced self-defence classes for women so that their concerns of safety could be addressed and an event is planned for this Sunday 12th March which includes a tea party where it has chosen to honour the achievements of outstanding women within the borough.

“These moves are considered essential by the council; not as acts of favouritism, but as steps which address long-standing issues that suppress growth within a particular sector,” the statement said.