” “"It is not only right but it is also a necessity that women take part in the decision-making processes in all areas, with the same weight and in the same number". This was stated by the UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in his message for the World Women’s Day, which this year is focussed on "The role of women in international processes". "At last, the international community commens Annan has begun to understand a key principle: women are as affected as men by the challenges of the 21st century, by economy and social development, peace and security. Often, they are even more involved". Annan mentions a few goals that have been achieved in terms of women’s presence across the world: "In January this year, the proportion of women in the national parliaments has achieved a new maximum all over the world. At present, there are 11 heads of State or Government who are women in every continent. Three countries Chile, Spain and Sweden have an equal number of men and women in their governments". "But we have to do much more than this he adds The overall progress is slow. Don’t forget that the increase in the number of women in decision-making processes in each country has not happened by itself. It is rather the result of institutional and electoral initiatives, such as the adoption of objectives and quotas, the commitment of the political parties and mobilisation". "Let’s make concludes Annan half the world’s population take its legitimate place in the world’s decision-making processes".” “
