PNG opposition supports women in politics bill

Wed, 11 May 2011 07:37:00 +0700

Papua New Guinea's new opposition leader, Belden Namah says his group will support a bill to have more women elected to parliament.

The bill proposing 22 reserved seats for women is now before Parliament for debate and approval.

Mr Namah told Radio Australia's Pacific Beat program he supports the bill.

"With respect to womens seats. I belive women should have representation in the country so the voice of women can be heard," he said.

"I've already made a commitment to support the bill so we can have women representation on the floor."

The MP for Vanimo-Green, Belden Namah was voted in unopposed at an opposition group caucus.

source: http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/story.htm?id=39775

For back ground information, see:

PNG minister 'disgusted' over women's advancement bill delay

http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/story.htm?id=35117

PNG to reserve more seats for women in Parliament

http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/story.htm?id=29139 

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