Integrity of Political Parties & Candidates Commission (IPPCC)

Dr Gelu On Women’s Inclusion

The Registrar said the Integrity of Political Parties & Candidates Commission (IPPCC) has pushed political parties to open their memberships so that women can become members. He said since 1977, political parties have refused to endorse women due to doubt in their capabilities as leaders.

Dr Gelu said women are intelligent and strong. They successfully run their homes and hold offices at all levels in private and government organizations. He posed the question, “What is the problem?” in regards to PNG’s reality of having no women representation in Parliament.