This is an occasion not only to celebrate the critical role women and girls play in families, communities, and societies across the globe but to also reflect on how those societies can better protect the fundamental human rights of women and girls.
Jeff Merkley: “This is an occasion not only to celebrate the critical role women and girls play in families, communities, and societies…”
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Merkley emphasizes the importance of recognizing women's roles and protecting their rights on International Women's Day.
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