SDLP women’s group committed to empowering others!

“Leonie Wray, spokesperson of the SDLP Strabane Districts women’s group said, ‘the AGM of the SDLP Women’s Group was held in Derry on Thursday night and we as a party were delighted to see such a great attendance. I was particularly heartened to see such a good turnout from quite a number of younger women in the party who are extremely engaged in the political process.

“I would like to wish our new chairperson, Angela Dobbins the best of luck in her new role and also acknowledge the terrific work of the outgoing chair Cllr Bernie Kelly. Bernie has over the years put her shoulder to the millstone and has highlighted the importance of the role of women within our party.

“Through her and other likeminded members, our constitution and policies have been amended so that SDLP can become a party promoting gender equality.

“I aim to continue with this task and I hope that women in our party and in our constituencies have a voice, a voice that will raise the issues most affecting women.

“It is not only gender inequality that has an effect on women but recent welfare reform will undoubtedly hit the person in the household who juggles the bills, the one who has an unaccredited degree in finance and accounting, the person who is likely to be a woman. The women of the Derg are more than welcome to join the women’s group, we look forward to seeing our new recruits at our next meeting.