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Slogan Contest Winners Announced to Promote Thai Women in Politics
6 December 2006, Bangkok: After reviewing hundreds
of entries from university students across Thailand, organizers from
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration
with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and the
Women for Democratic Development Foundation, have announced winners
of the contest.
The four winners were Mr. Amnat Jantabtim, Ms. Chonphicha
Songsaree, Ms. Chonthicha Sakonrattanawong and Mr. Nitisak
Akaramahawiet.
As part of the campaign in promoting woman and
the 2007 Constitution, an introductory briefing was held by H.E.
Paiboon Wattanasiritham, Minister of Social Development and Human
Security, joined by Dr. Juree Vichit-vadakarn, Chairperson of the
Women for Democratic Development Foundation, Dr. Suteera
Vichitranond, Chairperson of the Gender and Development Research
Institute and Mr. Hakan Bjorkman, UNDP Programme Director and Deputy
Resident Representative.
The upcoming national meeting on “Women and the 2007 Constitution
“will be held on 15 Friday at Thai-Japanese Youth Center.
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For further information please contact:
Khun Tongta
Khiewpaisal at tel: 022882142 or tongta.khiewpaisal@undp.org
