“Girls in Politics”: Young women discover local politics in St. Valentin
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The project “Girls in Politics” recently took place in the Lower Austrian town of St. Valentin. For the fifth time, Mayor Kerstin Suchan-Mayr opened the town hall to young visitors to give them an insight into the daily work of a local politician.
A total of 50 girls took part in the event. The aim of the project is to spark the interest of young women in political processes and to show them how decisions are made at the municipal level. The participants had the opportunity to speak directly with the mayor and ask questions about her professional life.
Projects like this are important for promoting the political participation of women in Austria. Through direct exchange with decision-makers, barriers are to be broken down and understanding of democratic processes strengthened. The mayor emphasized how valuable the dialogue with the younger generation is for shaping the future of the city.
The event in St. Valentin shows that there is great interest in political education among young people. The organizers hope that such initiatives will motivate more girls to actively get involved in society and politics in the future.
Sources: NÖN.at - Niederösterreichische Nachrichten
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