SOLOMON ISLANDS: Women Fail to Gain Any Seats in Solomons Poll

Date: 
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Source: 
ABC Radio Australia
Countries: 
Asia
Oceania
Solomon Is.
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Counting is not yet complete in the Solomon Islands election, but there is one result that is already certain - no women will be represented in the national parliament this time around.

Twenty five women contested the election, but not one has been successful. It is a disappointing result for organsations who have been working so hard to get women into parliament.

The National Council of Women says there are a several reasons why no women managed to get a seat.