Women's rights are something we tend to take for granted here in New Zealand, but still an achievement very much worth celebrating and important to promote in places not so fortunate as here.
It was great to hear our first woman Prime Minister, the Honorable Dame Jenny Shipley speak to a gathering of local women at breakfast this morning. The meeting was held at the Distinction Hotel and organised by the local Soroptomists group.
Dame Jenny is a facinating speaker who spoke of leadership at all levels of society and around the world. I was particularly pleased to note that local high schools were represented by their women student leaders.
Zonta also celebrate women in the community and I was very humbled today to recieve a Zonta yellow rose, one of five given to women in our community who are seen to be making a difference.
As women we have the opportunity and responsibility to lead where we can, by supporting other women and making a positive difference in the lives of those around us.
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