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Labour Party Launches Women\u2019s Movement to Support Minister Maria Browne<\/strong><\/p>

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The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has launched a new women\u2019s movement aimed at defending Minister Maria Browne amid what party officials describe as targeted political attacks from the opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on the Browne and Browne<\/em> show, ABLP Chief Organizer Charlene James said the movement was created to show solidarity with Browne, the country\u2019s only female Cabinet minister. James told listeners that the party is mobilising women across Antigua and Barbuda and will stage a rally and picnic to publicly demonstrate support for her.<\/p>

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She encouraged women to become more involved in the party\u2019s activities, saying the organising effort is intended to push back against attempts to undermine Browne\u2019s reputation.<\/p>

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During the programme, Sir Molwyn Joseph strongly defended Browne, condemning what he called \u201cwicked\u201d attacks on her. He stressed the importance of encouraging more women to enter politics and take on leadership roles and said the tone of the criticism directed at Browne underscores the need for greater support for women in public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Labour Party says the new women\u2019s movement will serve as a platform for organising, training, and political mobilisation, with the immediate goal of reinforcing support for Browne and strengthening female participation across the party.<\/p>

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