The Ministry of Equality recently organised a special session for the mentees of the Women’s Mentorship Programme with the Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament, the Hon Judge Karen Ramagge Phillips GMH MP.

During the session, Madam Speaker shared her personal and professional journey with the mentees, reflecting on her distinguished career in the Judiciary and public service, as well as the experiences and challenges that shaped her path. The mentees were captivated by her inspiring life story, personal anecdotes, and thoughtful words of advice and encouragement.

The event also provided mentees with the opportunity to engage directly with Madam Speaker through a question-and-answer session, where a wide range of topics were explored, including leadership, resilience, professional development, and the importance of supporting and uplifting women in public and professional life.

The Women’s Mentorship Programme offers participants the benefit of being paired with a dedicated mentor and also provides a range of group learning opportunities and networking sessions designed to promote confidence, connection and personal growth amongst participants.

Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, the Hon Christian Santos GMD MP, said: “I am extremely grateful to Madam Speaker for generously taking the time to meet with the mentees of the Women’s Mentorship Programme and for sharing her remarkable journey with such honesty and warmth. Her achievements as Gibraltar’s first female Speaker of the House, alongside her distinguished legal and judicial career, serve as an inspiration to women and girls across our community. The mentees greatly valued this unique opportunity and found the session both motivating and empowering.”

The Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament, the Hon Judge Karen Ramagge Phillips GMH MP, said: “It was a pleasure to meet the mentees of the Women’s Mentorship Programme and to have the opportunity to share experiences and reflections from my own career journey. The enthusiasm, ambition and engagement shown by the participants was truly encouraging, and I hope the discussion provided them with useful insights and confidence as they continue to pursue their personal and professional aspirations.”

Women interested in participating in a future cycle of the Women’s Mentorship Programme are encouraged to contact equality.events@gibraltar.gov.gi for further information.