Korea has been accepted to chair United Nations Women, the U.N.’s entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women, according to U.N. officials.
As the chair, Korea will oversee regular sessions within the country twice a year, which will determine key issues for the U.N. entity including budget and organization.
Gender Equality Minister Kim Kum-lae says this will give Korea the opportunity to showcase its place on the international stage as a leader in progress for women.
Read the complete story at The Korea Herald, published 26 January 2012.
Korea has been accepted to chair United Nations Women, the U.N.’s entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women, according to U.N. officials.
As the chair, Korea will oversee regular sessions within the country twice a year, which will determine key issues for the U.N. entity including budget and organization.
Gender Equality Minister Kim Kum-lae says this will give Korea the opportunity to showcase its place on the international stage as a leader in progress for women.
Read the complete story at The Korea Herald, published 26 January 2012.