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7th March 2014

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by Paul Johnston

Ambassador to Ireland

International Women’s Day: ‘women’s economic empowerment and raising girls’ aspirations’.

Upon receiving the Hillary Clinton prize for women, peace and security last month, UK Foreign Secretary Hague said, “I believe that there is no greater strategic prize of the 21st century than the full social, political and economic empowerment of all women everywhere.” [Full speech] Tomorrow is the 103rd International Women’s Day. A great deal […]

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