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On the occasion of
International Women's Day, Socialist International Women takes
this opportunity to express its support for the women of the world
who are standing up for freedom, equality, peace and justice.
Equality today is far
from being achieved and equality is the crucial goal for which
we must continue to strive.
Equal participation
of women and men is reflective of a society's level of democracy.
A true democracy does not and cannot exclude women. Therefore,
SIW calls on all political parties to put in place specific measures
to ensure that this democratic goal is achieved. As we approach
the new millennium, it is equally essential that the international
institutions such as the United Nations, the International Monetary
Fund and the World Bank develop programmes to ensure the equal
participation of women and men in decision-making positions.
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