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01/10/2004
New programme targets ‘women decision makers’
Queen’s University has launched a new programme which aims to develop the leadership potential of women decision makers in Northern Ireland.
The new programme, entitled 'Next Generation', has been prepared by staff of the Centre for Advancement of Women in Politics within the School of Politics & International Studies at the University, and will be run for the first time next January.
It is hoped that the programme will help to address the current low levels of women's participation in the senior ranks of economic, social, political and public decision-making.
Dr Yvonne Galligan, Director of the Centre for Advancement of Women in Politics, said: "This is a global situation affecting governance at local, regional, national and international levels, but in Northern Ireland it has been exacerbated by the prolonged period of conflict.
"Women have yet to take their rightful place alongside men in making decisions about the future of Northern Ireland. This exciting programme will encourage women to do just that, in becoming Northern Ireland's decision makers in economic, social and political life.”
The intense four-day programme will aim to: build women’s capacity to lead in a diverse society; explore the background to women’s participation in business, social, and public life; provide opportunities for sharing experience and networking with one another and with current women leaders; and cultivate leadership skills through practice-based activities.
Brenda McLaughlin, Queen’s Pro-Chancellor and former Chair of Opportunity Now, said: "The Next Generation Programme has opened a new dimension for women aspiring to lead in the future."
(MB/GMCG)
The new programme, entitled 'Next Generation', has been prepared by staff of the Centre for Advancement of Women in Politics within the School of Politics & International Studies at the University, and will be run for the first time next January.
It is hoped that the programme will help to address the current low levels of women's participation in the senior ranks of economic, social, political and public decision-making.
Dr Yvonne Galligan, Director of the Centre for Advancement of Women in Politics, said: "This is a global situation affecting governance at local, regional, national and international levels, but in Northern Ireland it has been exacerbated by the prolonged period of conflict.
"Women have yet to take their rightful place alongside men in making decisions about the future of Northern Ireland. This exciting programme will encourage women to do just that, in becoming Northern Ireland's decision makers in economic, social and political life.”
The intense four-day programme will aim to: build women’s capacity to lead in a diverse society; explore the background to women’s participation in business, social, and public life; provide opportunities for sharing experience and networking with one another and with current women leaders; and cultivate leadership skills through practice-based activities.
Brenda McLaughlin, Queen’s Pro-Chancellor and former Chair of Opportunity Now, said: "The Next Generation Programme has opened a new dimension for women aspiring to lead in the future."
(MB/GMCG)
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