Quotas for native women urged

LocalPolitics
11 Aug 2024 • 3:28 PM MYT
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By: Syakilla Maarof

Kota Kinabalu: Indigenous women have been marginalised for generations in decision-making and leadership roles and this must change, according to Kapayan Assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang.

Advocating for a quota system to address the deep-rooted patriarchy and discrimination within certain communities, she emphasised the pivotal role of indigenous women in self-determination and leadership.

“Indigenous women deserve the opportunity and trust to step into leadership roles.

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