The Thai prime minister Yingluck Sinawatra said that women were a strong symbol of non-violence and would play important roles in bringing about political reconciliation in Thailand as part of her opening remkarks at the 42nd World Economic Forum (WEF).
She called for an end to women's inequity and violence in society. She said women had positive features that could better society - such as attention to details and good understanding, and attention to children and youth.
Speaking to hundreds at the international WEF audience, Yingluck said that her government had set up a fund to support women and to promote universal education for girls.
Read the complete story at The Nation, published 29 January 2012.
The Thai prime minister Yingluck Sinawatra said that women were a strong symbol of non-violence and would play important roles in bringing about political reconciliation in Thailand as part of her opening remkarks at the 42nd World Economic Forum (WEF).
She called for an end to women's inequity and violence in society. She said women had positive features that could better society - such as attention to details and good understanding, and attention to children and youth.
Speaking to hundreds at the international WEF audience, Yingluck said that her government had set up a fund to support women and to promote universal education for girls.
Read the complete story at The Nation, published 29 January 2012.