“Discrimination and multiple deprivations of human rights are also frequently part of the problem, sentencing entire populations to poverty... It is surely a matter of outrage that over half a million women die annually from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. This is nearly half the annual global death toll, and arguably, a direct reflection of the disempowerment of women in social, economic and political life.”
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Navi Pillay
Navi Pillay, born on September 23, 1941, is an accomplished jurist and human rights activist. She has a strong academic background in law and has held senior positions in various international organizations, making significant contributions to the global human rights cause. more
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