March 8, 2021
Our wishes for the women of the world in honour of International Women’s Day.
#ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021
The Hon. N. H. Cole Simons JP MP
Leader of the Opposition & Shadow Minister of Finance
“I encourage our sisters and daughters to find their real power by embracing their personal stories.”
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The Hon. L. Craig Cannonier JP MP
Shadow Minister of Works & Engineering & Tourism
“My Prayer for this International Women’s Day is for our young ladies to have the opportunity to be all they can be. That the world allows for pathways to their greatness.”
The Hon. Michael H. Dunkley JP MP
Shadow Minister of National Security & Health, Seniors
“Feminism isn’t about making women strong. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength. – G.D. Anderson.
Let’s do all we can to make sure the change continues.”
Jarion Richardson MP
Shadow Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Cabinet (Economic Development), Whip
“I wish every woman has a fair chance at her dreams.”
Scott Pearman MP
Shadow Minister of Legal Affairs & Transport
“As the father of daughters, I stand with them, and pledge to work for them, in challenging those who fail to recognize gender equality.”
Susan Jackson MP
Member of Parliament and Member of the Women of the One Bermuda Alliance (WOBA)
“My wish for the women of the world: Discover your passion. Advocate for children, social justice, against abuse. #ChooseToChallenge. Thank you to all women who #choosetochallenge in this time of Covid.”
The Hon. Patricia Gordon-Pamplin JP
Former Member of Parliament and Member of the Women of the One Bermuda Alliance (WOBA)
“My wish for the women of the world:
Women must be recognized as co-equal participants in every aspect of life, worthy of respect and free from misogyny.”
Lynne Woolridge JP
Former Senator and Party Chair. Member of the Women of the One Bermuda Alliance (WOBA).
“My wish for the world is that girls and women choose to challenge limitations imposed on us by people who think they know who we are.”
Senator Ben Smith JP
Shadow Minister of Education, Opposition Spokesperson in the Senate for Youth, Sports and Community Affairs
“My wish for people this International Women’s Day is for women to have equal opportunity in sport.”
Senator Marcus Jones
Opposition spokesperson in the Senate for the Ministries of Finance, Tourism, Transportation, and Works & Engineering and Legal Affairs
“I celebrate women from all walks of life that bring joy and meaning to the world!”
Senator Robin Tucker
Opposition spokesperson in the Senate for the Ministries of Labor, Home Affairs, Health, Social Development and Seniors
“My wish for the women of the world is for our voices to be heard, our opinions valued, and our contributions celebrated.”
Catherine Kempe
Party Chair
“My wish for people this International Women’s Day is for girls of this world to be able to have their voice heard as equals and without judgement.”
Jeanne Atherden JP
Former Member of Parliament and Member of the Women of the One Bermuda Alliance (WOBA)
“My wish for the women of the world is that we will unite and achieve equality.”
Nicky Gurret
Chairperson, Women of the One Bermuda Alliance (WOBA)
“My wish is to make equal pay and opportunity for all woman and girls in the world.”
Karen Hodgkins
Member, Women of the One Bermuda Alliance (WOBA)
“My wish for the Women of the world is to continue on your path to reach your goals and don’t let anyone say you can’t do it.”
Sony Kessaram
Member, Women of the One Bermuda Alliance (WOBA)
“My wish for the women of the world is to see them as Presidents and Prime Ministers of all nations, in the hope that there will be no more conflicts and humanity can look forward to living in peace.”
Robin Stubbs
Member, Women of the One Bermuda Alliance (WOBA)
“My wish is for racial harmony in Bermuda and all of the world.”