On the initiative of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Anita Demetriou, the House of Representatives hosts this year again for the International Women's Day, schoolgirls from all the provinces of Cyprus, in the framework of the well-established action "In the footsteps of a female councillor".
The aim of the action is for the young girls, following step by step the women counsellors in their programme, to get in touch with the parliamentary process and democratic institutions. The action is part of a comprehensive educational effort undertaken by the House of Representatives, while opening up stable channels of communication with citizens.
Welcoming the schoolgirls to the plenary hall, the Speaker of the House of Representatives pointed out how important it is for young people, and women in particular, to participate in democratic processes, in the decision-making centres. To have a voice and claim their rights, building the future as they envision it. Breaking stereotypes, for a participatory and inclusive society.
The action included a workshop on gender mainstreaming in public policies.
Tomorrow the House of Representatives will host female students as part of the same action.
(Text as sent by the House of Representatives)
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