Michelle Bachelet: The Role of Women's Health in Economic Development

Ms Bachelet will speak about the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment to peace and security, democracy and improved living standards in larger freedom (achieving the vision and goals of the UN), focusing on the need for women’s equal rights, equal opportunity and equal participation, including in decision-making – and in particular, how UN Women is pushing this agenda forward globally. She will also highlight the importance of listening to women’s voices on choices regarding women’s health and reproductive rights.