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U.S. Ambassador Nicole A. Avant Meets with Senator Allyson Maynard-Gibson to Discuss Issues Facing Women in The Bahamas
By US Embassy
Mar 22, 2011 - 8:44:30 PM
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U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas Nicole A. Avant with Senator The Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson.
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Nassau, Bahamas -
On
Tuesday, March 22, Senator The Honorable Allyson Maynard-Gibson, paid a
courtesy call on United States Ambassador to The Bahamas, Her
Excellency Nicole A. Avant at the U.S. Embassy to discuss potential
collaborations on issues facing women in The Bahamas.
The
Ambassador
saluted Senator Maynard-Gibson for her advocacy, courage, and
dedication in promoting gender equality throughout The Bahamas.
Senator
Maynard-Gibson, who presently serves as the President of the
International Women’s Forum, has been a champion for women’s legal
rights. Her work has led to laws that preserve the anonymity of rape
victims, provide maternity leave with guaranteed employment on return to
the workplace, and address domestic violence and sexual harassment.
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