Africa: Clinton - Women's Political Participation Vital to Democracy

Washington — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says that if the international community wants a safe, secure, prosperous and peaceful future, then women must be equal partners and free to realize their own potential.

Clinton described the scarcity of political participation by women globally as one of the "great pieces of unfinished business in the 21st century." Clinton believes that expanding women's political participation and decisionmaking is crucial for the development of democracy, and also vital for achieving sustainable development in underdeveloped nations.

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