ON the International Day of Parliamentarism on June 30, Women Parliamentarians of TT (WPTT) celebrated what it called the vital role of parliaments in safeguarding democracy.

In a statement on June 30, the organisation also celebrated the powerful contributions of women parliamentarians in shaping national policy, championing equality, and defending democratic values.

The statement listed 18 parliamentarians, including Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, who is the Siparia MP, and Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles, the Arima MP, along with other MPs.