Pearl Sagar facts for kids
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Pearl Sagar
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| Co-leader of the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition | |
| In office 1996–2006 Serving with Monica McWilliams
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| Northern Ireland Forum Member | |
| In office 30 May 1996 – 25 June 1998 |
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| Preceded by | New Creation |
| Succeeded by | Role Dissolved |
| Constituency | Top-up list |
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| Born | 1958 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Northern Ireland Women's Coalition (1996 – 2006) |
| Residences | Belfast, County Antrim |
Pearl Sagar OBE (born in 1958 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a former politician from Northern Ireland. She is known for helping to create a special political group for women.
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Who is Pearl Sagar?
Pearl Sagar grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She was raised in a Protestant family. As an adult, she became a social worker in East Belfast. A social worker helps people and families who are facing difficulties. She also married a soldier from the British Army.
Starting a New Political Group
In 1996, Pearl Sagar and Monica McWilliams decided to do something important. They asked the main political parties to include women as candidates in an election. This election was for a group called the Northern Ireland Forum. The Forum was a place where politicians could discuss the future of Northern Ireland.
When their request was not met, Pearl and Monica decided to act. They started their own political group. It was called the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition. Their goal was to make sure women had a voice in politics.
Her Role in the Northern Ireland Forum
Pearl Sagar ran in the election for the Northern Ireland Forum. She was second on her party's list for East Belfast. She did not win a seat directly in that area.
However, her party, the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition, did very well overall. They finished ninth in the election across Northern Ireland. This meant they earned two "top-up" seats. Pearl Sagar received one of these special seats. This allowed her to become a member of the Northern Ireland Forum.
After the Forum
Pearl Sagar also tried to get elected to the Belfast City Council in 1997. She was not successful in that election. She also ran again for the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1998 but did not win a seat.
After leaving the Forum, Pearl Sagar became a consultant. She worked for a project called Vital Voices. This project helps women around the world become leaders.
Special Recognition
Pearl Sagar received a special award called the OBE. This award is given by the British monarch (the King or Queen) to people who have done great things. She received this honor in the New Year's Honours list.
