Amina Mohammed says under-representation holds back conflict-tackling and improving health and living standards
A lack of women at decision-making tables around the world is hindering progress when it comes to tackling conflicts or improving health and standard of living, the highest ranking woman in the UN has said.
Speaking to the Guardian, Mohammed said “flexing muscle and testosterone” often dominated at tables of power around the world.She was swift to acknowledge that the world had seen a handful of female leaders who had not used their position to advocate for greater peace or conflict resolution. Some of these elections have already proven to be bright spots when it comes to women’s representation; earlier this monthWhile Iceland has a long tradition of electing women to office, Mohammed said she had been surprised by Mexico, “where you can have a macho community, but you are seeing strong women get into office”, she said. “And then Europe, we thought we would have more.
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