Education and Youth Minister, Maxine Henry-Wilson became the first Caribbean national to be granted honorary membership in the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Philadelphia branch. Minister Henry-Wilson was inducted in the association by its president, Dr. Claudette Dia-Taylor at the association’s annual panel discussion held at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia.
Dr. Dia-Taylor said Minister Henry-Wilson is given this honor for her unwaring commitment to educate and enforce quality education for all children and the empowerment of women. Dr. Dia-Taylor said Minister Henry-Wilson maintains a stellar reputation in public service and education and is being recognized for her boldness and frank conversations about women as leaders and in their pursuit for careers in science.

 
Dr. Dia-Taylor said Minister Henry-Wilson has contributed in a very meaningful way to the lives of many throughout the span of her career and has earned the respect of her constituency, family and peers. The president of the AAUW added that Minister Henry-Wilson exemplifies the mission of the association which is to advance equality for women and girls through advocacy, education and research.
 
In her response Minister Henry-Wilson said she was deeply honored to be granted honorary membership by the AAUW. Minister
Henry-Wilson also added that she will be looking at ways in that AAUW organization can forge partnership between various education institutions in Jamaica.

The mission of AAUW is to advance equity of women and girls through advocacy, education and research. The group actively pursues issues of women of diverse background, culture, perspectives and profession. The Philadelphia branch of the AAUW was established in 1935 and is part of the National AAUW, which has a membership of 125,000 and the International Foundation of Women, which is 180,000 strong.


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Derrick A. Scott

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