Be High Commissioner for a Day Competition Now Open: High Commission of Canada in Barbados
Championing Women’s Rights
Friday, February 23, 2018 — Enter the competition now to champion women’s rights in the region and become High Commissioner for a Day! Read more…
Nineteen-year-old Antiguan, Rose-Marie Reynolds, and 16-year-old Christopher Brathwaite from Barbados, placed first and second respectively, which led them to hold the posts of High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner. The competition, which was held to raise awareness of women’s issues, was such a success last year; the High Commission of Canada has decided to run it again!
The competition has officially been launched this week and young persons between the ages of 16 and 19 from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are invited to send a 60-90 second video, telling the High Commission of Canada how they can become a champion for women’s rights in the region.
The winners will assume the role of High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner of Canada on Thursday, 8 March 2018, which is also International Women’s Day.
See flyer below for more information or:
Log on to the High Commission of Canada’s Facebook page for more details on the competition and other events @CanadainBarbados or @CanadainOECS
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