Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director, UN Women, and former President of Chile
Wherever I go, in every country, women are demanding that their voices are heard. From the Arab states, where women continue to stand up for freedom and democracy, to all regions of the globe, the calls for equal rights, opportunity and participation are spreading and have brought significant change over the years.
In 1911 just two countries in the world allowed women to vote. Today, a century later, that right is virtually universal. Women are exercising greater influence in decision-making in all spheres of public and private affairs. More girls are going to school, more women earn an income, more women survive childbirth and more women can plan their families. But while we are closer than ever, we still have a long way to go to achieve equality.
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Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Gender: Still some way to go
Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director, UN Women, and former President of Chile
Wherever I go, in every country, women are demanding that their voices are heard. From the Arab states, where women continue to stand up for freedom and democracy, to all regions of the globe, the calls for equal rights, opportunity and participation are spreading and have brought significant change over the years.
In 1911 just two countries in the world allowed women to vote. Today, a century later, that right is virtually universal. Women are exercising greater influence in decision-making in all spheres of public and private affairs. More girls are going to school, more women earn an income, more women survive childbirth and more women can plan their families. But while we are closer than ever, we still have a long way to go to achieve equality.
See full Article.
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