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Social Transformation Minister Samantha Marshall has told a speech to mark International Women’s Day today, of her government’s wish to see more women in positions of leadership.<\/p>

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The lone female minister admitted that despite all the progress made in some areas, there is much more to be done as we move towards ensuring women and girls in Antigua & Barbuda have full, free, and equal participation in all areas and at all levels of public, and private life.<\/p>\n

She said the Beijing Platform for Action calls for the increased participation of women in decision-making.<\/p>

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“The government of Antigua and Barbuda, recognizing the significant gap in women in
\nleadership, has appointed a plethora of women to serve in the upper of house of parliament,
\nas ambassadors, and in other key positions within the public sector. We remain steadfast
\nin our commitment to increase the number of women in leadership roles across our nation.<\/p>

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“We also recognize the increase of women in private sector leadership positions and
\ncontinue to advocate for the complete elimination of the structural barriers that prevent
\ntheir equal participation in decision-making,” she said.<\/p>\n

Read her full statement here:<\/p>

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Minister Samantha Marshall IWD 2018 statement<\/a><\/p>\n

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