Liberal Democrats Celebrate International Women’s Day
Kui Kihoro | Monday, March 8th, 2010 | View Comments
The annual event, celebrated on 8 March acknowledges the achievements of women across the world while also focusing on the continued disadvantages millions of women still face. Key Liberal Democrat figures, including our Party Leader Nick Clegg have commented on what this day means.
I am pleased to add my support to International Women’s Day. It is crucial that people are able to come together to celebrate the achievements of women around the world. However this is not a time to just be reflective but also a time to look forwards and work together to stamp out all signs of inequality that threatens to undermine our society.
- Hilary Stephenson, Liberal Democrat Director of Campaigns and Elections
As the first woman from the Turkish community to be elected as councillor, I am a strong supporter of International Women’s Day, and campaigner for more women in public life. We must join forces and speak out against the continuing evil of so-called ‘honour killings’, most recently the terrible death of a young Turkish woman, Tulay Goren. Woman across the world continue to suffer. We have a duty to be the voice and the change that will make a difference to their lives.
- Cllr. Meral Hussein Ece OBE, Chair Ethnic Minority Liberal Democrats
I support International Women’s Day to recognise the role of women in society throughout the world and it is essential that their determination be celebrated across the world.
- Aqila Choudhry, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Leeds North East