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Importance of Women and Young Voices in Politics

Melinda Anne Sharlini, Activist & Parlimen Digital participant

15-Jul-20 15:00

Importance of Women and Young Voices in Politics

During Parlimen Digital, Klang MP Melinda Anne Sharlini passionately spoke about the economy through the lens of gender. In this episode, we talk to Melinda about her experience as one of the participants of Parlimen Digital, her passion for women’s rights activism, as well as the importance of having more women and young people in politics.

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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Categories:  Education,  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Social Issues

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Live & Learn,  Parlimen Digital,  gender equality,  parliament,  women in politics,  Parlimen Digital,  youth in politics, 


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