PM stresses integration of women in decision-making process

NEW YORK, Sept 21 (BSS) : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday laid emphasis on the integration of women in decision-making process, saying that it is important to have them in leadership team to reflect on the solutions and benefit from their experiences and perspective.
"Women are disproportionately affected during crises. It is, therefore, important to integrate women in decision-making for finding an effective solution to the crises," she said.
Sheikh Hasina noted that women are shining in each and every sector, breaking all the stereotyping and showing indomitable courage and leadership skills.
The premier made this remarks while addressing a "High Level Meeting of the UNGA Platform of Women Leaders Convened by the President of the General Assembly Csaba Korösi" at Trusteeship Council in the United Nations Headquarters.
The theme of this year's conference is "Transformative Solutions by Women Leaders to Today's Interlinked Challenges".
Sheikh Hasina strongly felt that it was high time to utilise the network (UNGA Platform of Women Leaders) to share views on tackling the complex global challenges and bring positive outcomes not only for their respective countries but also for mankind.
From the point of view of her country, the Bangladesh premier said, they look forward to continue participating in the UN's efforts to encourage women leadership globally.
She highlighted three points on localising the advisory board on gender equality, nurturing and supporting the women-led civil society organisations with sufficient political and financial means and convening a Leaders' Summit to reinforce common agenda for gender equality.