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Women’s Summit ends with stated goals for the year
The 2nd Women’s Summit hosted by the CNMI Women’s Association successfully ended, according to vice chair Jovita Taimanao during her remarks at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe yesterday afternoon.
The summit, which ran for two days on Monday and Tuesday, brought a panel of speakers looking to empower women as leaders in the workforce, preservers of culture, and promoters of a healthy lifestyle.
The summit highlighted the CWA’s mission, which is to ensure that women are fully engaged in the political, economic, and social development of the CNMI.
On its last day, more than 60 women came together to come up with resolutions that will be unveiled at the next Women’s Summit.
Rep. Felicidad Ogumoro (R-Saipan), who chairs the association, said the resolutions, which identified issues and concerns important to women, will be analyzed and summarized toward a targeted goal that they will aim to achieve before another summit is held.
On the first day of the summit, two topics were discussed: “Empowering Women as Leaders” and “Women in the Workforce.”
Yesterday the summit began at 7am and ended after 4:15pm. A panel of speakers talked about “Cultural Preservation and Practices” and “Promoting Healthier Lifestyles.”
At the end, one of the main things they want to see most in the community is to see more leadership positions for women in commissions, boards, the Legislature, and possibly as governor or lieutenant governor of the islands.
Others spoke about healthier lifestyles by pushing the 19th Legislature to pass a bill levying higher taxes on sugary products and health screening in villages.
