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“The 2010 global gender gap report by the World Economic Forum shows that countries with better gender equality have faster-growing, more competitive economies.”

Quote by Michelle Bachelet

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Michelle Bachelet

Michelle Bachelet is a former President of Chile, born on September 29, 1951. She has extensive experience in politics, public health, and social development, serving as Minister of Health and Minister of Social Development. Known for her reformist approach and commitment to social justice, she has been dedicated to advancing progress in Chile. more

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“U.N. Women was created due to the acknowledgement that gender equality and women's empowerment was still, despite progress, far from what it should be. Transforming political will and decisions, such as the Member States creating U.N. Women, into concrete steps towards gender equality and women's empowerment, I think is one of the main challenges.”

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