ÓSF's Gemma McKenna with Eibhlin Glenholmes and Bridie McMahonCúige Uladh Ógra Shinn Féin organised the first of a scheduled series of Gender Equality Forums this past weekend, in the Felon’s Club in Belfast . Young Republicans from across Ulster gathered to discuss the role of women in the struggle, and discuss the importance of gender balance issues within Sinn Féin.
Guest speakers Eibhlin Glenholmes, head of Sinn Féin’s Gender Equality Department, and former Republican prisoner Bridie McMahon, provided a vibrant and interesting account of gender balance issues and Republican politics.
Cúige Uladh Ógra Gender Equality Officer, Gemma McKenna commented,
“This weekend’s forum provided an opportunity for activists to gather to discuss the important issues surrounding Gender Equality in our party. Many activists were attending there first event of this kind and by all accounts it was worthwhile for everyone.”
She continued,
“Great thanks must go to Bridie and Eibhlin for their contribution to the forum. I have no doubt they sparked the interest of all activists who attended. This event is the foundation for several future forums in the months ahead, in which we intend to expand. We want to create a forum for all Republican activists to debate Gender Equality issues, to get training, to develop skills and build on the good work already being done by Sinn Féin on Gender Equality.”
"I urge all activists to watch out for information on the future forums in the weeks and months ahead."
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