Women's equality is one of the basic human rights, based upon the concept of equality among all human beings. Advancing women's equal access to the labour market, as well as to the political and social grounds, is not only ethically imperative, but an essential measure to overcome the crisis
Since 1 January of the current year, the United Nations counts on UN Women as an instrument to assist its member States to achieve this goal. Its Executive Director, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, will boost this effort and she can be certain on Spain's full support. We will be at the side of all women who fight for freedom and equality