Chilean - Politician | September 29, 1951 -
We simply can no longer afford to deny the full potential of one half of the population. The world needs to tap into the talent and wisdom of women. Whether the issue is food security, economic recovery, health, or peace and security, the participation of women is needed now more than ever.
Michelle Bachelet
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My top priority for 2012 will be to make a renewed push for women's economic empowerment and political participation.
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It isn't that women are less ambitious, but women want to find a balance between work, love, and family.
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Having more women in company boards, in senior management, supervisory positions and workers in the formal sector is not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do. It's good for the bottom line.
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As a major economic force worldwide, India and Indian companies have the opportunity to set the standards in Asia in terms of women's right to decent work.
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In some places women have all the rights they deserve and in others there are big restrictions - in some countries they even mutilate women.
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We have to make sure that women's issues are an essential element on the agendas of all heads of state, all governments.
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