General News
Female leaders in Vanuatu are urging voters to boycott male candidates at the October general elections.
There are currently no female members in the Vanuatu parliament.
Eleven women boycotted a speech this week by senior MP Ralph Regenvanu, who was addressing a women's training workshop.
They say Regenvanu has reneged on a commitment to help women have a greater presence in the parliament.
Activist Jenny Ligo has told Radio Australia's Pacific Beat (http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat) program it is time for women in Vanuatu politics to look out for themselves.
"We think that is a good strategy, that on the voting days women should only vote for women," she said.
"We think that is good and we make an appeal to other community leaders and even individuals to see the need for supporting women, not only in Port Vila but throughout the country."
Eighteen female candidates are expected to contest the elections on October 30.
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Country: Vanuatu
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Email: pdf-women-bounces@lists.pacificdisability.org
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Source: PACNEWS (PINA)
When: 30/8/2012
