A NEWLY established Women’s Parliamentary Caucus of the States Assembly is holding its inaugural event on 5 March to mark International Women’s Day.
The Caucus was set up following recommendations made by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in a 2024 gender sensitive parliament assessment.
It will serve as a platform to “support, empower and advocate” for the interests and advancement of female politicians and a supportive space to share challenges they face.
The current and past women States Members attending the event in the States Chamber will be joined by women considering standing in the election and other guests.
These include Welsh Labour politician Joyce Watson, chair of the Senedd Women’s Caucus – who is passionate about the need for women’s voices to be heard at the tables of power.
She will be speaking alongside best-selling author, presenter and flexible working campaigner Anna Whitehouse.
Deputy Lucy Stephenson, interim chair of the Caucus said having these “fantastic campaigners” to “discuss this subject and share their insights” is “a real privilege”.
“This inaugural event felt like the perfect link with International Women’s Day and opportunity to celebrate the power that can exist when women work together to support one another and to make change happen,” she said.
Members of the public are invited to watch via Microsoft Teams, with a link to join that will be available across States Assembly social media platforms.
