Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom now set to compete for the title of the second female prime minister of Great Britain, the world's atten...
Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom now set to compete for the title of the second female prime minister of Great Britain, the world's attention turns to women in two elections running, reaching more milestones important later this month.
First, on July 21, the UN Security Council officially began consideration of applications for the position of General Secretary and five women are explained among the eleven candidates. Then, during the last week in July for the first time in the history of the United States to appoint a major candidate for the presidency of the party, is expected.
Women rise higher political power? This is for women and girls, to be directly useful? When I started telling friends and acquaintances on increasing the number and influence of women in politics dedicated to taking a job, I get credit for my perceived act of altruism. I hate to disappoint you, but this movement is very selfish.
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I pledged to increase the proportion of women in positions of power - and thus to reduce the proportion of seats held by his own sex - because I am sure that they will benefit. I hope to win, as I do that the whole society hope to win.
It begins with democracy. Although women and girls half the world's population are most only 22% of seats in national parliaments are women. Our laws should reflect the gender equality of the citizens they serve. And not just because it sets the tone for a just and equitable society. As the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said "the participation of women in decision-making probably higher quality to provide decisions on exclusively by men." And Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: "When women participate in the political process, companies grow and prosper" In other words, is the participation of women in politics better results ..
When Silvana Koch-Mehrin, the visionary founder and president of organization'm with me, he says, "Advances in women leadership and gender showed a measurable benefit whole societies related to trust public, prosperity, health, security and defense." this is not only for women and girls, but also men and children to my colleagues.
The general public in the government and the rule of law trust is necessary for men and women thrive economically and socially. The inclusion of women in political positions of power makes that trust. A study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that on average, the proportion of women ministers in the government, more public confidence in national governments. Three of the four countries with the greatest confidence in the national government - Switzerland, Norway and Sweden - are also among the leaders in gender equality. In contrast, Greece, Slovenia and Estonia are at the lower end, both the trust in the Government and the participation of the Minister.
Societies where women in the development of laws are active, are also economically equitable societies. The data show that the higher the proportion of women is distributed in national legislation, but as income evenly in this country. In all 34 OECD countries, Sweden, Finland and Norway - leader with at least four of its 10 parliamentary seats occupied by women - are among the smallest gaps between rich and poor. At the other end of the spectrum, Chile, the US and Israel, no more than two of the 10 deputies and national women, income inequality is greater. I want to live in a country, to avoid the large differences investigated, which may lead to social instability.
Greater participation of women in political bodies will also increase the supply and demand of employment opportunities for women in business, according to the World Bank. That gives me more difficult to cooperate and learn to optimize my work and career advancement colleagues. You will also benefit as a consumer, as a competitive workforce will provide better and more innovative products and services available to choose for me.
It is therefore not surprising that the World Economic Forum studies confirm a strong correlation between increased gender equality and an increase in gross domestic product per capita. Or that the OECD estimates that the average may result in the member countries, a 50% reduction in the gender gap in the employment rate to an additional profit of 6% of GDP in 2030. A business should be more good for the economic development of my own life message mean.
Women in influential political positions serve as examples of leadership for women, not only in politics and economics, but also in other areas such as health and safety and defense. show OECD figures show that more women ministers is connected to an increase in public health spending in many countries, which will help to ensure better care for my family. They can also be sure that more women in power means that I live in a world where it is less likely that war and peace is durable to UN Women.
Do not get me wrong. The interest is not the only reason for this career change. I'm really excited to play a small role in the global movement towards gender equality, as expected. And I want my daughters to have all the same opportunities as their male counterparts. But when she asked: "Why his father works in the empowerment of women" I hope to answer ". Because it go better for men to make the world"
