As the world marks International Women’s Day in the midst of a global pandemic, one stark fact is clear: the Covid-19 crisis has a woman’s face. The world needs a new push to advance women’s leadership and equal participation. The Covid-19 response has highlighted the power and effectiveness of women’s leadership. On the current trajectory, gender parity will not be reached in national legislatures before 2063. I am proud to have achieved gender parity among the leadership of the United Nations.

Source: The Express Tribune March 07, 2021 14:03 UTC