In the words of Sascha Gabizon: “Gender equality is essential for our economy, for our wellbeing, and for our future”

“This event is crucial, because we know that we are at risk of moving backwards. We are experiencing a pushback against women’s rights and gender equality and we know that we need to mobilize all the like-minded countries which are saying: “No, people, achieving gender equality is essential for our economy, for our wellbeing, for our future.” Read the full interview by UN Women Europe and Central Asia here.

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