Young LeadHers inspired to overcome gender inequality
Channel: Barbados Today
Date: 2023-03-10

Four young women who had the opportunity to be leaders for the day at two diplomatic missions are now more confident they can achieve whatever they aspire to and that gender inequality can be eradicated.

To mark International Women’s Day 2023, the High Commissions of the United Kingdom and Canada in Barbados partnered with the Lead HERship Institute to give the young women the opportunity to experience life as a leader.

Sixteen-year-old Kori Powell of The St Michael School, who was attached to the Canadian High Commission, told the gathering that engaging in the various discussions and meetings throughout the day had been an enlightening experience which left her with deeper insight and understanding of the diplomatic world and gender-based problems.

The aspiring lawyer who wants to be an advocate for women and help bridge the gender gap said one of the biggest takeaways from the day was that she should never let self-doubt prevent her from chasing her dreams.
Video by BT’s Remy Rock