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Women’s Political Participation is Fundamental to Democracy
The joint statement affirmed that women's political participation is fundamental to democracy and essential to the achievement of sustainable development and peace.
US Invests in Historic Effort to Empower Women Globally
Ms. Brimmer said empowering women globally - including farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa, women de-miners in Sri Lanka, a legislator in Afghanistan or a recent college graduate protesting in Tahrir Square in Egypt
Women Represent Powerful Voice for Peace When Given Opportunity
Ms. Otero reiterated President Obama's National Security Strategy recognizes that 'countries are more peaceful and prosperous when women are accorded full and equal rights and opportunity. When those rights and opportunities are denied, countries
Women Continue to Drive Democratic Change and Social Equality
She said the United States is elevating civilian security-and the role of women in security- in their own foreign policy. She said women figure largely in the equation to peace and security.
Progress for Women and Progress for Democracy Go Hand in Hand
According to Ms. Verveer, women's political participation has been slowly improving. She noted that in the last ten years, the rate of participation in Parliaments has grown from 13% to almost 18%.
