On International Women’s Day, one City Councillor admits we still need to make more progress.
The day was established to recognize the contributions of women.
Rebecca Johnson, who co-founded the local Women in Politics group, points out women are just over half the population. She doesn’t see that balance reflected in Parliament or Thunder Bay City Council.
“So, we’re not where we need to be. And there’s a lot of reasons why women don’t run [for office], but at the same point in time we have to encourage more women to do that and also to be elected,” she says, adding she is pleased to see more women elected to other Councils in the Northwest.
Johnson indicates the occasion is a time to reflect on the rights women have won, and continue to strive for equality.
“Sometimes, it takes years for those things to happen, and we finally are getting to the point where women are stepping up, women are being represented,” she notes.
International Men’s Day is November 19th.
