They were welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ralph Regenvanu, and the Speaker of Parliament, Seule Simeon, who received the petition, calling on Members of Parliament to pass a Bill on Temporary Special Measures (TSM) for quotas or reserve seats for 50% Women in Parliament in 2020 and beyond in November 2019 Ordinary Session of Parliament.
The petition was signed by 328 members comprising Vanuatu Civil Society Influencing Network (VCSIN) Steering Group members and community leaders of Port Vila and Efate rural.
