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Semoso first woman appointed as Assistant Speaker of PNG's Parliament

Semoso first woman appointed as Assistant Speaker of PNG's Parliament

Update: 2025-03-20
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"You know ladies, if you're listening, never be afraid to lift your head up ... don't look at yourself as just a woman but as a woman who can go out there and make a difference," Francesca Semoso said.

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Semoso first woman appointed as Assistant Speaker of PNG's Parliament

Semoso first woman appointed as Assistant Speaker of PNG's Parliament

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