Although the language of equal rights and equal citizenship has been inscribed in the constitutions of nearly all nations and guarantees of universal human rights lie at the heart of international conventions, women remain very far removed from political equality.
Consider this stark statistic: Since the end of World War II, women have held top leadership posts in only one-half of 1 percent of all organized governments.
As of January 2011, 17 women served as chancellor, president or prime minister of their nations, a new world record for the number of women simultaneously heading the political systems in their countries (nearly 9 percent of the member states of the United Nations).
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Although the language of equal rights and equal citizenship has been inscribed in the constitutions of nearly all nations and guarantees of universal human rights lie at the heart of international conventions, women remain very far removed from political equality.
Consider this stark statistic: Since the end of World War II, women have held top leadership posts in only one-half of 1 percent of all organized governments.
As of January 2011, 17 women served as chancellor, president or prime minister of their nations, a new world record for the number of women simultaneously heading the political systems in their countries (nearly 9 percent of the member states of the United Nations).
To read the full article please visit NorthJersey.com
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