00:00Position leader Penelope Beckles has traveled to New York where she is scheduled to participate in a series of high
00:05-level meetings and events
00:07taking place alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
00:12Beckles is expected to participate in discussions focused on women's representation, gender-based violence and innovation and the future.
00:21On Wednesday, she will receive the Champion for Women in Innovation Award at the launch of Women in Innovation.
00:27The award recognizes what organizers describe as her leadership, public service and commitment to innovation and initiatives aimed at strengthening
00:38communities.
00:40On Thursday, Beckles is scheduled to speak at a session examining the use of smart technology to improve the early
00:46identification of high-risk pregnancies.
00:50She will also participate in the Women Political Leaders Forum on Friday.
00:56During her visit, Beckles is also expected to meet with members of the Trinidad and Tobago Diaspora in New York.
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