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The former SP federal councilor was invited as a politician to the 6th “Reykjavik Global Forum – Women Political Leaders” because of her long and persistent commitment to women’s political issues, her media spokeswoman announced in advance.
Sommaruga said Monday he was honored by the award. In her speech, she pointed out that women, especially in times of war and terror, risk being pushed out of political leadership and the public spotlight. This should not be allowed. “On the contrary, we need more women in political leadership.”
Public confidence in politics depends on women and men working together to provide answers ‘to the pressing challenges of our time’. According to Sommaruga, human rights, peace and democracy only exist with women – and not against them. “We want everyone to understand this, and we women will not stop fighting for it,” Sommaruga continued.
The international “WPL Trailblazer Award” is presented to current and former presidents and prime ministers who have achieved the highest levels of political leadership. Former Finnish President Tarja Halonen was honored along with Sommaruga. Previous winners include the former Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, and the former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Now the prize goes to Switzerland for the first time.
Especially in times of war and terror, women are increasingly being pushed out of political leadership bodies, Sommaruga was quoted in the Reykjavik Global Forum press release: “We cannot allow this.”
(SDA)
Source:Blick
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