Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor calls for a mindset that value and respect differences to promote gender equality. – The Malaysian Insider filepic, September 28, 2015.
A mindset that values and respect differences is significant in promoting gender equality, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said Sunday.
Speaking at a reception hosted by the United Nations (UN) Women and Partnership Forum at UN Plaza in New York Sunday, the prime minister's wife said society must be ready for gender equality and that not all are ready for change.
"Women bring with them diverse perspectives, leadership styles, work experiences, life styles and cultures.
"These contribute to the diversity of thought so essential for generating innovative solutions. When we respect and value these unique contributions, we unleash the power of diversity."
The reception was held at the UN Plaza in New York to celebrate “Goal 5 of the Agenda for Sustainable Development: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls in 2030”.
Also present were Madame Ban Soon-taek, wife of the United Nations secretary-general, and executive director UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
However, Rosmah said one should not underestimate the power of cultural and socio-economic factors as well as misinterpretation of religious texts that serve to undermine and act as barriers to women’s advancement.
“Value systems do not change overnight and demands for equality cannot be imposed by external forces.
“The best option is to work from within by setting aspirational goals, strategies and key performance indicators.
“These actions will lead to the creation of an enabling and inclusive environment where culture and relationships encourage differing ideas to flourish.
“In such an environment every individual will feel valued, safe and respected.”
In Malaysia, Rosmah said the government had been sensitive and responsive to the voices of women and had introduced and improved policies, strategies and programmes as well as established institutional structure such as a Ministry for Women, Family and Community Development, to advance gender equality.
At the same time, she added the NGOs were reaching out to single mothers and women in remote areas to improve their livelihood.
Meanwhile the private sector had collaborated in the formation of the 30% club aimed at increasing the number of women in board rooms, she added.
- TMI
"...Respect for differences significant in promoting gender equality, says Rosmah"
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