COMMISSION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN FOR THE YEAR 2000

COMMISSION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN FOR THE YEAR 2000

The Commission for the Advancement of Women has been re-appointed for a year with effect from January 1^st.

The Commission will be made up of:

Ms. Simone Vella Chairperson

Ms.Angela Callus Deputy Chairperson

Ms. Josephine Attard Sultana Member

Ms. Jacqueline Azzopardi Member

Dr. Miriam Camilleri Member

Ms Marianne Lauri Member

Ms. Margaret Mercieca Member

Dr. Joe R. Micallef Member

Rev. Charles Tabone OP Member

Ms. Christine Thuema Member

Ms. Renee Laiviera Secretary

The new Chairperson, Ms. Simone Vella, yesterday chaired the first meeting with the Commission in the presence of outgoing chairperson Dr. Joanna Drake. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Gender Issues, the Hon. Lawrence Gonzi was also present during the meeting.

A graduate in Science, Ms. Vella has previously served on a number of Government Boards, and has spent most of her work-life in teaching at post-secondary level.

Ms. Vella is married to John and has two children, David and Kristina.

18.01.2000