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    "id": 1050202,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity support this Statement from Sen. (Dr.) Milgo. It is a very important Statement. We have to look for ways of encouraging girls to get into STEM subjects. Some years back, there were some subjects that were predominantly meant for girls and others for males because of perception. It is possible for us to change this perception so that girls are also encouraged to pursue STEM courses. One of the ways of doing this is for the Government to encourage and even come up with scholarships for girls who excel in STEM then they can get scholarships. Even after getting scholarships, they can have an exit after training so that they get employment. This can encourage girls to pursue STEM subjects. Those who are sponsored can even become mentors of others. It is possible for the narrative to change so that girls take subjects that were predominantly not meant for them. When girls are educated and are working, they eventually benefit not only their families, but the society and the entire world. The figure of 35 per cent of women who are taking STEM globally is very low. It is possible for us as a society and the world to go higher than 35 per cent. We can get to even 50 per cent and above. I support this Statement."
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