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Local kids at legislature

Two Grade 12 students from Kelowna joined Premier Christy Clark at the legislature this week to celebrate International Women's Day.

Caitlin Kingsmill and Juliet Watts watched as Clark addressed the legislature. 

“On this International Women’s Day, it’s important to celebrate and recognize successful women," the premier said. "Young women and girls need to see others succeeding in fields that traditionally have been dominated by men. The We for She conference and the new mentorship pilot program will help more women acquire the skills and knowledge they need to maximize their potential.”

The We for She conference brings together business leaders and young women from across B.C. This year's event will happen in the fall.

The 2016 conference was one of North America’s largest gatherings of women’s organizations. It brought together more than 1,500 people to advance gender equality, and give students and young women a greater understanding of their career options and potential.



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