COMMONWEALTH YOUTH VOICES: WOMEN IN POLITICS: NECESSARY FOR GLOBAL GROWTH: A VIEW FROM THE CARRIBEAN

Honoring the human right of gender equality is the best chance we have to solve some of the most pressing issues of our time. From the mental health and health care crisis to the economic crisis and climate change to violence against women and escalating conflicts, ensuring that women are given a seat at the table is critical to accomplishing local, regional and global goals effectively. The year 2022 has already marked huge milestones in the Caribbean region for women in politics. On Jan 19, 2022, Hon. Mia Mottley made history in the Republic of Barbados by leading the Barbados Labour Party to a 30-0 victory in the polls for the second time in a row. Following this, Prime Minister Mottley named Hon. Santia Bradshaw as the Deputy Prime Minister. The Republic, led by Prime Minister Mottley also boasts a female President, Dame Sandra Mason.