In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the Trinidad and Tobago Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association launched a Mentorship Programme aimed at empowering young women and girls to become future leaders, advocates for gender equality, and catalysts for lasting change.
The objectives of the programme are:
- To Empower: Provide mentorship and guidance to young women, helping them understand their potential as leaders and change-makers.
- To Inspire: Facilitate conversations with influential female leaders who have broken barriers in their fields.
- To Educate: Raise awareness on the importance of gender equality and the role young women can play in shaping a feminist future.
- To Engage: Foster an open dialogue between young women and established female leaders, encouraging mentorship relationships and empowering the next generation.
This Mentorship Programme for Young Women offers a transformative opportunity for the next generation of female leaders by creating a safe space for meaningful interaction with influential women in politics, media, and advocacy.
At the official launch of the programme on March 7, 2025 at the Parliamentary Complex in Port of Spain, young women heard from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bridgid Annisette-George, Independent Senator, Sen. Hazel Thompson-Ahye, Opposition Member and Member of Parliament for St. Augustine, Ms. Khadijah Ameen and Minister in the Office of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs, Sen. the Hon. Renuka Sagramsingh-Sooklal. The launch provided a platform for inspiring dialogues and guidance from these leading female figures in politics and society, who shared their experiences, wisdom, and insights with the next generation of women.
This programme is centered around the United Nations’ call for action to unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all, with a focus on empowering young women and adolescent girls as agents of transformative change.
Take a look at some photos from the launch by following the link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ttparliament&set=a.1040295371458023
