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Meet the Commissioner for Standards
Dr Melissa McCullough will investigate complaints against States members.
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Women in Public Life Politics Group
Share your views in a welcoming, respectful environment.
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It doesn’t have to be this way
See the photos and video from our big event on 12 June 2023.
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Laura chosen for Nature Commission
Laura McKerrell has been selected from a pool of nearly 50 candidates.
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New non-States member on ESC
Diane Mitchell is a retired Director of Education and Ofsted inspector.
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Iconic women have their say
Changes young women in Guernsey want to influence for Intl Women's Day.
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Hannah to lead tourism strategy
We interview Hannah to find out what she's looking forward to achieving.
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Complaints are critical to Hayley
Hayley North joins the board of the CI Financial Service Ombudsman.
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Voter Info Hub for St Peter Port election
Results for the St Peter Port election on 16 November 2022.
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Jane brings her skills to Env & Infrastructure
Jane Niles will sit on the committee alongside States members.
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Success for women in the parish elections
Six new women have been elected as Douzeniers.
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New Overseas Aid Commissioners
Meet new commissioners Dr Michelle Le Cheminant and Dr Lindsay Jefferies.
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See who’s standing in the parish elections!
Parish election meetings will be held on Wednesday 2 November 2022.
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Two years on from the general election
The main States committees review their achievements and priorities.
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Nominations for parish elections are open!
Join your parish Douzaine - and be at the heart of your community.
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Pride of Guernsey’s iconic nominees
Iconic Women of the Future nominated for Guernsey Press Pride awards.
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Jersey’s dramatic election
Highlights here, incl jump in female representation from 29% to 43%.
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Celebrating our Iconic Women
Photos from Guernsey Chamber of Commerce reception on 22 June.
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Celebrating our iconic women
Guernsey Chamber of Commerce to host reception on Tuesday 22 June.
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Our iconic women of the future
Thank you for filling our #IWD2022 map with iconic women and girls under 30.
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IT experience in public office
Dr Jane Wonnacott joins the board of the Data Protection Authority.
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Guernsey guide to Jersey’s election
All the links you need to follow our sister island's election on Wednesday 22 June.
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Adv Campbell joins Bar Council
Gemma Campbell was recently elected to the Bar Council by her fellow Advocates.
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Scrutiny hearing with E&I
Committee questioned on housing, energy policy and the blue/green economies.
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Development Agency debate
All the links you need to understand the 30 March States debate.
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Scrutiny hearing with ESS
Committee questioned on housing and anti-discrimination legislation.
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Iconic women are guests of honour
Iconic women of the future invited to Chamber IWD panel discussion.
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New women’s action group
Chamber is keen to create a group to push for change for women in Guernsey.
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Susan joins Freedom of Info panel
Striking the balance between confidentiality and disclosure of information.
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Deputy Marie Randall
Marie Randall was Guernsey's first female Deputy, elected in 1924.
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Rebekah gives back to Guernsey
Meet the newly-appointed member of the Police Complaints Commission.
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Government Work Plan explained
Read user-friendly summaries of the content of the GWP and progress so far.
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Interview with Audrey Branch
Chair of TRP Appeals Panel shares her experiences of being a tribunal member.
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HSC Non-States members Emily Litten and Dr George Oswald
Update on Non-States Members
Our gender-split analysis now includes our recent STSB Access to Public Info Request.
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Jackie Weaver is our new patron!
We’re thrilled to able to tap into Jackie Weaver's expertise and moral support.
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History-making election results
Diversity wins the day! Your full report on this November's parish elections.
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Results of deferred parish elections
St Peter Port and St Martin went to the polls on 17 November 2021.
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Meet Jane Niles and Leonie Le Tissier
Recently elected as Parish Constable for the Forest and for St Sampson.
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Guernsey’s iconic women of the future?

Thank you for nominating a young woman or girl for our future iconic Guernsey women campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day!

Nominations close on Sunday 6 March at 17.00.

Please fill in the details below.

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Miriam Makeba - South Africa

Nominated by: Christine James

Zenzile Miriam Makeba (1932 to 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, United Nations goodwill ambassador, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa. In 2020 she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 women of the century. 

South Africa is ranked 12th in the world for percentage of women in national parliament: 45.8% (source: data.ipu.org) 

Are you from South Africa? Please email hello@womeninpubliclife.gg if there is a social or cultural group for people from South Africa in Guernsey.

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The original image “The Hague Jazz 2008 – Miriam Makeba” by Haags Uitburo is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. 

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Jacinda Ardern - New Zealand

Nominated by: Martin Lock

Jacinda Ardern (born 1980) has served as prime minister of New Zealand and leader of the Labour Party since 2017. In 2019, she led the country through the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings, rapidly introducing strict gun laws in response, and throughout 2020 she directed the country’s widely praised response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ardern was the world’s second elected head of government to give birth in office when her daughter was born in 2018. ‘An inspiring Prime Minister who brought a nation together with true leadership, empathy and compassion.’

New Zealand is ranked 4th in the world for percentage of women in national parliament: 48.3% (source: data.ipu.org) 

Other iconic women: Dame Whina Cooper, nominated by Claire Fisher, and Kate Sheppard, nominated by Anna Cooper.

Are you from New Zealand? You may be interested in joining the ANZACs in Guernsey Facebook group

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