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MCWO Activity - Why do women matter in politics? - Posted February 28, 2013

The following is the updated programme in relation to the 1st March activity for women candidates.

1st March 2013 – Dar L-Ewropa, 254, St Paul’s Street – Valletta  (2.30 to 4.00 pm)

Programme

2.30 –  2.35 - Introduction and welcome  by MCWO chair – Ms Renee Laiviera2.35 – 3.05 -Factors that impact on the low participation rate of women in politics in Malta –  Dr  Hermann Schiavone

3.05 – 3.20 - Discussion

3.20 – 3.35 - Why women matter in politics –  Ms Anna Borg

3.35  - 4.00 - Discussion

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